Cerebellar ataxia

Cerebellar ataxia
SpecialtyNeurology

Cerebellar ataxia is a form of ataxia originating in the cerebellum.[1] Non-progressive congenital ataxia (NPCA) is a classical presentation of cerebral ataxias.

Cerebellar ataxia can occur as a result of many diseases and may present with symptoms of an inability to coordinate balance, gait, extremity and eye movements.[2] Lesions to the cerebellum can cause dyssynergia, dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesia, dysarthria and ataxia of stance and gait.[3] Deficits are observed with movements on the same side of the body as the lesion (ipsilateral).[2] Clinicians often use visual observation of people performing motor tasks in order to look for signs of ataxia.[2]

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  3. ^ Diener, H.-C.; Dichgans, J. (1992). "Pathophysiology of cerebellar ataxia". Movement Disorders. 7 (2): 95–109. doi:10.1002/mds.870070202. PMID 1584245. S2CID 19100385.