Other disorders often included in GBS spectrum:Due to similar clinical or pathophysiological features
Inclusion in GBS spectrum debatable as these do not fulfil GBS diagnostic criteria
Pure sensory variant: Overlapping clinical features of classic GBS, except motor signs and symptoms
Pure sensory ataxia: Overlap with MFS
BBE: Initially ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, areflexia (like MFS), later brainstem dysfunction, e.g., ↓ consciousness and pyramidal tract signs; often overlap classic GBS
IMAGING
General Features
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Al Othman B et al: Update: the Miller Fisher variants of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 30(6):462-6, 2019
Leonhard SE et al: Diagnosis and management of Guillain-Barré syndrome in ten steps. Nat Rev Neurol. 15(11):671-83, 2019
Malhotra A et al: MRI findings of optic pathway involvement in Miller Fisher syndrome in 3 pediatric patients and a review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 39:63-7, 2017
Cuneo GL et al: An atypical Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis with involvement of spinal cord. Neuroradiol J. 29(5):396-9, 2016
Tyrakowska Z et al: Relapsing-Remitting Severe Bickerstaff's Brainstem Encephalitis - Case Report and Literature Review. Pol J Radiol. 81:622-628, 2016
Inoue N et al: MR imaging findings of spinal posterior column involvement in a case of Miller Fisher syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 25(4):645-8, 2004
Other disorders often included in GBS spectrum:Due to similar clinical or pathophysiological features
Inclusion in GBS spectrum debatable as these do not fulfil GBS diagnostic criteria
Pure sensory variant: Overlapping clinical features of classic GBS, except motor signs and symptoms
Pure sensory ataxia: Overlap with MFS
BBE: Initially ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, areflexia (like MFS), later brainstem dysfunction, e.g., ↓ consciousness and pyramidal tract signs; often overlap classic GBS
IMAGING
General Features
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Al Othman B et al: Update: the Miller Fisher variants of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 30(6):462-6, 2019
Leonhard SE et al: Diagnosis and management of Guillain-Barré syndrome in ten steps. Nat Rev Neurol. 15(11):671-83, 2019
Malhotra A et al: MRI findings of optic pathway involvement in Miller Fisher syndrome in 3 pediatric patients and a review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 39:63-7, 2017
Cuneo GL et al: An atypical Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis with involvement of spinal cord. Neuroradiol J. 29(5):396-9, 2016
Tyrakowska Z et al: Relapsing-Remitting Severe Bickerstaff's Brainstem Encephalitis - Case Report and Literature Review. Pol J Radiol. 81:622-628, 2016
Inoue N et al: MR imaging findings of spinal posterior column involvement in a case of Miller Fisher syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 25(4):645-8, 2004
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