Acute cerebellitis.
Many recent reports of acute cerebellitis with a critical or potentially critical course have changed the conception of the disease from an acute cerebellar ataxia with a benign course to a notable disease entity with a heterogeneous pathogenesis. The most characteristic finding by magnetic resonance imaging is diffuse cortical swelling of the cerebellum, often complicated by hydrocephalus or tonsillar herniation. A timely assessment and appropriate choice of treatment, including surgical intervention when indicated, are key to improving the outcome of affected patients.
Sawaishi
Yukio
Y
Department of Pediatrics, Akita University School of Medicine, Akita City, Japan. sawaishi@ped.med.akita-u.ac.jp
Takada
Goro
G
D000208:Acute Disease; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D002526:Cerebellar Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging