Neurology

Question 1

What are the signs of cerebellar dysfunction?

Answer 1

• D - dysdiadokinesis
• A - ataxia (truncal)
• N - nystagmus
• I - intention tremor
• S - stacatto speech
• H - hypotonia

Question 2

Name some common pathologies which cause cerebellar dysfunction?

Answer 2

• Migraine
• Alcohol
• Stroke
• Trauma
• Tumours

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Question 3

What are the components of a cerebellar examination?

Answer 3

• Inspection
• Gait (including tandem)
• Nystagmus
• Speech
• Upper limbs
  
  • Tone, reflexes, co-ordination, tremor, rebound
• Lower limbs
  
  • Tone, reflexes, foot tapping, heel-shin

Question 4

What do you look for the general inspection of the cerebellar exam?

Answer 4

• Signs of alcoholism
  
  • Unkept
  • Spider naevi
• Abnormal posturing or movements