Cerebellar syndrome Flashcards
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Aetiology cerebellar syndrome?
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Vascular lesion, alcohol, demyelination, tumours, paraneoplastic phenomenon, hypothyroidism, phenytoin toxicity, metabolic disorders (e.g. Wilson’s disease).
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What are the symptoms of cerebellar syndrome?
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Poor balance, dysphasia
3
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What are the signs of cerebellar syndrome?
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DANISH: Dysdiadokinesis Ataxia Nystagmus, past pointing Intention tremor Scanning speech, dysarthria Hypotonia, hyporeflexia
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Ix in cerebellar syndrome?
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MRI
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Rx cerebellar syndrome?
A
Aimed at underlying disorder
