Ataxia: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Ataxia

Pineal Gland Cyst

[…] apoplexy is a very rare entity with previously reported symptoms of severe frontal or occipital headache, gaze paresis and visual field defects, nausea or vomiting, syncope, ataxia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Less frequently, patients present with ataxia, motor and sensory impairment, mental and emotional disturbances, epilepsy, circadian rhythm disturbances, hypothalamic dysfunction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebellar Stroke

After 3 months a mild ataxia in lower limbs and gait, especially in gait speed persisted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Idiopathic cerebellar ataxia - a diagnosis of exclusion. [patient.info]

MRI data showed that patients with larger infarct volumes had a significantly more severe ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 7

Seizures or other neurological deficits, aside from mild cerebellar ataxia late in the course of the illness, are absent. [mendelian.co]

Dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy  Rare autosomal-dominant neurodegenerative disorder, characterised by various combinations of cerebellar ataxia, choreoathetosis, myoclonus [slideshare.net]

ataxia type 12 (SCA12) is a very rare subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I; see this term). [mendelian.co]

Familial Infantile Myoclonic Epilepsy

ataxia. [mendelian.co]

Syndrome (FXTAS); Lysosomal Storage Diseases; Psychiatric Disorders; Dominant Spinocerebellar Ataxias; Metabolic Disorders; Friedreich Ataxia; ALS; Dementia; Neuromuscular [books.google.de]

Hunt Dentate Syndrome, Ataxia, Dentate Cerebellar, Ataxias, Dentate Cerebellar, Atrophies, Dentate Cerebellar, Atrophy, Dentate Cerebellar Myoclonic Epilepsies, Progressive [kmle.co.kr]

Subclavian Steal Syndrome

[…] time, stay the same or get slowly worse idiopathic late-onset cerebellar ataxia (ILOCA) – this usually begins at around 50 years of age and gets slowly worse over time ataxia [nhs.uk]

An overview of the patient with ataxia. J Neurol, 252 (2005), pp. 511-518 [11] A. Durr. Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxias: polyglutamine expansions and beyond. [elsevier.es]

ataxias (ADCAs) and are characterized by ocular motor abnormalities, cognitive dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and progressive cerebellar ataxia. [frontiersin.org]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

A previously healthy 7-year-old Caucasian boy was hospitalised for evaluation of acute ataxia and failure to thrive, initially suspicious for an intracranial mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe a patient who manifested with acute onset of language dysfunction, chorea and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe an elderly patient with vitamin B12 deficiency who presented cognitive dysfunction, peripheral polyneuropathy and sensory ataxia, and whose first clinical manifestation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Basilar Migraine

Mutations in the CACNA1A gene on chromosome 19 have been associated with a variety of clinical disorders, including familial hemiplegic migraine type 1 and episodic ataxia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] vertigo 61%, dysarthria 53%, tinnitus 45%, diplopia 45%, bilateral visual symptoms 40%, bilateral paresthesias 24%, decreased level of consciousness 21%, hypacusia 21%, and ataxia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ataxia H. Bilateral paresthesias I. Bilateral paresis J. [dynamicchiropractic.com]

Cerebellar Hemorrhage

The first patient was treated conservatively and had mild residual dysarthria and gait ataxia 2 months after surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The neurological examination showed ataxia, myoclonus and dystonia in the right upper extremity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Her clinical course was unremarkable, and her hypoacusis and ataxia resolved completely. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Miller-Fisher Syndrome

Clinical examination showed normal eye movements with no residual limb ataxia. [cerebellumandataxias.biomedcentral.com]

We herein report the case of a 53-year-old man with cerebellar ataxia with anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (GAD-Ab) who mimicked Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We propose that dysgeusia in acute-onset ataxia cases may constitute an important clinical feature to aid in the diagnosis of the incomplete form of MFS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Leigh's Disease

Neurologic features include hypotonia, spasticity, movement disorders (including chorea), cerebellar ataxia, and peripheral neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

As the condition progresses, symptoms may include weakness and lack of muscle tone ; spasticity ; movement disorders; cerebellar ataxia ; and peripheral neuropathy. [malacards.org]

The second attack was noted one month later, to be associated with hypotonia and truncal ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wernicke Encephalopathy

Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a medical emergency caused by thiamine deficiency, characterized by cerebellar ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, and cognitive disturbances that may [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here we describe a teenage girl who develops vomiting after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and presented with nystagmus, irritability, and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She also had truncal, stance and gait ataxia. She was treated with parenteral thiamine and her visual loss reversed and her ataxia improved dramatically. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebellar Neoplasm

"Riluzole in cerebellar ataxia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial." Neurology 74(10): 839-845. Romano, S., et al. (2015). [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Myoclonus: Ri (ANNA-2) syndrome 8 Epidemiology Male: Female = 1:2 Clinical Onset age: 35 to 82 years Movement disorder Opsoclonus (30%): Triggered by visual fixation Myoclonus Cerebellar [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

ataxia, truncal ataxia, hypermetria, intention tremors, broad-based stance, ipsilateral menace response deficit with normal vision and palpebral reflex, opisthotonus, vestibular [vetbook.org]

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis

We suggest CLN genes should be considered in the molecular analyses of patients presenting with adult-onset autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brainstem abnormalities become more evident with time, in line with ataxia. Piracetam is effective for both seizures and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The initial features usually include recurrent seizures (epilepsy) and difficulty coordinating movements (ataxia). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

Pontine syndromes: Tremor, ataxia and mild hemiparesis. Horizontal gaze palsy. Cranial nerve VI and VII palsies. [patient.info]

The most common symptoms include: vertigo dizziness syncope diplopia visual field deficits blindness ataxia imbalance dysphagia dysarthria unilateral weakness Patient most [radiopaedia.org]

Cerebellar infarction: Causes inco-ordination, clumsiness, intention tremor, ataxia, dysarthria, scanning speech. [patient.info]

Parenchymatous Cortical Cerebellar Degeneration

4/100,000), ataxia-telangiectasia (1-2.5/100,000) and early onset cerebellar ataxia with retained tendon reflexes (1/100,000). [orpha.net]

SCA 17 Early onset patients: SCA 2, 7 Oldest patients: SCA 12 Pontine involvement: SCA 1, 2, 3 SCA SYNDROMES: DIAGNOSTIC TESTING 35 Clinical sign 1° Testing 2° Testing Cerebellar [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

ataxia Cerebellar ataxia associated with another disorder Cerebellar ataxia due to alcoholism References to Index of Diseases and Injuries The code 334.4 has the following [healthprovidersdata.com]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

THE purpose of this communication is to report 3 cases of an acute neurologic illness characterized among other features by total external ophthalmoplegia, severe ataxia and [doi.org]

Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome

The patient presented with a slowly progressive illness with seizures, extrapyramidal symptoms, cerebellar ataxia, dementia, spasticity, myoclonic movements and a severe demyelinating [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although rare, cerebellar ataxia, behavioural abnormalities, parkinsonism and apraxia of eyelid opening were exclusively seen in late onset patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical findings Movement disorder (blepharospasm, grimacing, facial and neck dystonia, tremors, chorea) and cerebellar ataxia (gait ataxia, dysarthria), progressive extrapyramidal [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 6

Danielle.Andrade@uhn.on.ca Abstract Dravet syndrome is a genetically determined severe epilepsy associated with cognitive decline and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Dravet syndrome is a severe form of epileptic encephalopathy characterized by early onset epileptic seizures followed by ataxia and cognitive decline. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ataxia, a characteristic crouched gait and Parkinson's symptoms may develop in some individuals. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord

[…] syndrome dorsal, tumor Nothnagel's syndrome Claude's syndrome Other Alternating hemiplegia Cerebellum lateral ( Dysmetria Dysdiadochokinesia Intention tremor ) medial ( Cerebellar [ipfs.io]

Parasthesias of hands and feet Loss of vibratory sense Diffusely affects the spinal cord-posterior lateral columns Later: optic atrophy, mental changes, ataxia What is B12 [quizlet.com]

She had positive Lhermitte's and gait ataxia. Rom‐berg's sign was present. [shmabstracts.com]

Nothnagel Syndrome

Thus, the ataxia they describe could be more rationally ascribed to sensory deficits. [ajronline.org]

Nothnagel's syndrome: Ipsilateral third nerve palsy, plus ipsilateral cerebellar ataxia due to involvement of the superior cerebellar peduncle. 4. [collections.lib.utah.edu]

In an early experimental study on rabbits conducted in 1876, he demonstrated the involvement of the vermis in the pathophysiology of motor ataxia. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Machado-Joseph Disease

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 Anelyssa D'Abreu MD (Dr. [medlink.com]

Machado-Joseph disease (MJD), also known as spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), may be the most common dominantly inherited ataxia in the world. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Furthermore, the different therapeutic strategies that are currently being investigated to treat the ataxia and non-ataxia symptoms in SCAs are also described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Major clinical features included cerebellar ataxia (76%), vertical supranuclear ophthalmoplegia (VSO, 75%), dysarthria, (63%), cognitive troubles (61%), movement disorders [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When a young patient with ataxia or dystonia shows VSGP, NP-C should be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] early-onset, rapidly progressive form associated with severe hepatic dysfunction and psychomotor delay during infancy and later with supranuclear vertical gaze paresis, ataxia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alcoholic Cerebellar Degeneration

I have got Cerebellar Ataxia now diagnosed in 2008/9. [healthunlocked.com]

SCA28, a novel form of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia on chromosome 18p11.22-q11.2. Brain. 2006;129:235-42. [bcm.edu]

Cerebellar Ataxia Basics Cerebellar ataxia is a symptom, not a distinct disorder. [promises.com]

Hereditary Areflexic Dystasia

Affected individuals may also have nystagmus and late-onset cerebellar ataxia. [mendelian.co]

Cerebellar ataxia, early-onset Cerebellar ataxia, late-onset Drug-induced cerebellar ataxia Early onset cerebellar ataxia Early onset cerebellar ataxia with essential tremor [icd9data.com]

2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 334.3 Other cerebellar ataxia Short description: Cerebellar ataxia NEC. [icd9data.com]

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia. Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). Severe cerebral palsy. [patient.info]

He had nystagmus and psychomotor delay since infancy and tremor with ataxia developing gradually. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ataxia is evident once voluntary movements are acquired and affects virtually all patients. In milder cases, the ataxia affects their speech. [patient.info]

Cogan Syndrome

Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 1 (AOA1) is characterized by childhood onset of a slowly progressive cerebellar ataxia, followed by oculomotor apraxia and a severe primary [lacaf.org]

Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia is an autosomal recessive inherited disease characterized by childhood onset of progressive cerebellar ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, and progressive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Included in this group are AT, ataxia-telangiectasia-like disorder (ATLD), ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 1 (AOA 1), ataxia with oculomotor apraxia type 2 (AOA 2), and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ataxia Telangiectasia

Bar syndrome ataxia telangiectasia syndrome AT At, Complementation Group C ATAXIA-TELANGIECTASIA ATAXIA-TELANGIECTASIA; AT Ataxia Telangiectasia Louis-Bar Syndrome At, Complementation [wikidata.org]

Practice Essentials Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive, complex, multisystem disorder characterized by progressive neurologic impairment, cerebellar ataxia [emedicine.medscape.com]

What is Ataxia-telangiectasia? [cancer.net]

Hypertrophic Interstitial Neuropathy

Synonym(s): interstitial hypertrophic neuropathy Roussy-Lévy disease - a type of cerebellar ataxia regularly associated with wasting of the calves and intrinsic muscles of [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

ataxy, ataxic R27.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R27.0 Ataxia, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Type 1 Excludes ataxia following cerebrovascular disease [icd10data.com]

[…] neuritis NOS ( M79.2 ) • peripheral neuritis in pregnancy ( O26.82- ) • radiculitis NOS ( M54.10 ) G60 Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy ICD-10-CM Index References • Ataxia [coding-pro.com]

Benzodiazepine Overdose

Ataxia was the most common clinical finding following benzodiazepine ingestion in this series. [doi.org]

Disposition Most children can be observed at home unless there is significant ataxia or drowsiness. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Patients with a mild benzodiazepine overdose display drowsiness, dysarthria and ataxia. [dlib.si]

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1

We describe the unusual case of a 51-year-old woman with spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) who showed choreiform movements in addition to cerebellar ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Disease definition Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) is a subtype of type I autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA type I; see this term) characterized by dysarthria [orpha.net]

SCA1, the first autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia (ADCA) to be genetically characterized, is caused by the expansion of a CAG triplet repeat located in the N-terminal coding [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]