Ataxia: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Ataxia

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 a previously healthy adolescent girl who presented with emotional lability, mental status changes, hyperreflexia, and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

[…] ocular movement deficit in one, gradually resolving Parinaud's syndrome in one, and radiographic evidence of a postoperative venous infarct of the superior cerebellum with ataxia [thejns.org]

If narrowing of the cerebral aqueduct occurs, many neurological symptoms may exist, including headaches, vertigo, nausea, muscle fasciculations, eye sensitivity, and ataxia [youtube.com]

Cerebellar Stroke

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

Acute cerebellar ataxia (ACA) is a disorder that occurs when the cerebellum becomes inflamed or damaged. [healthline.com]

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

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]

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]

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

ataxia Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type I Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type II Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type III Autosomal dominant cerebellar [se-atlas.de]

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]

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]

The basilar-type aura comprised diplopia 52%, vertigo 43%, tinnitus 43%, bilateral visual symptoms 39%, hypacusia 26%, ataxia 26%, dysarthria 22%, bilateral paresthesias 13% [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebellar Hemorrhage

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]

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

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

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

Examination revealed a right third nerve palsy and ataxia. Symptoms and signs resolved over 24 hours. [aao.org]

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

Leigh's Disease

Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation (LBSL) is a result of a DARS2 gene mutation and is characterized by slowly progressive cerebellar [umdf.org]

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

Patient often have hypotonia (weak muscle tone), dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions) and ataxia (trouble with balance). [eyewiki.aao.org]

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]

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]

Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy Type 6

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

Some patients demonstrated additionally Asperger syndrome and ataxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Head size and neurological examination are usually normal initially, over time ataxia and pyramidal signs may develop. [epilepsydiagnosis.org]

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]

The ataxia affects gait predominantly. [clinicaladvisor.com]

A few days later, her consciousness and limb ataxia began to improve. However, truncal ataxia and polyneuropathy became evident. [hyperemesis.org]

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 [oadoi.org]

Peripheral Neuropathy

Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) are a group of autosomal dominant, clinically heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vieira de Rezende Pinto, José Luiz Pedroso, Paulo Victor Sgobbi de Souza, Marcus Vinícius Cristino de Albuquerque and Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini, Non-progressive cerebellar [dx.doi.org]

: Cerebellar ataxia and coeliac disease. Lancet 2004, 362 :1548. [doi.org]

Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome

Related Media Associated Disorders Abetalipoproteinemia Antiphospholipid syndrome Ataxia telangiectasia Ataxia with CoQ10 deficiency Ataxia with vitamin E deficiency Athetosis [medlink.com]

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]

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]

All childhood forms of ceroid lipofuscinosis are fatal and their manifestations include epileptic seizures, loss of vision, ataxia, loss of motor coordination and mental deterioration [atlasrleye.com]

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]

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]

Severe limb and trunk ataxia, worsened during blind-walking. [neuroanatomy.wisc.edu]

Nothnagel Syndrome

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

Nothnagel's Syndrome mainly due to neoplasms ...affecting the Midbrain tectum involving Ipsilateral or bilateral CN 3 causes Oculomotor palsies; ataxia. [medicowesome.com]

ataxia. [slideplayer.com]

Machado-Joseph Disease

[…] with sporadic cerebellar ataxia. [jnnp.bmj.com]

Cerebellar Ataxia Rehabilitation Trialists Collaboration. Cerebellar ataxia rehabilitation trial in degenerative cerebellar diseases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

ataxia, vertical supranuclear gaze palsy (VSPG), dysarthria, dysphagia, dystonia, seizures, gelastic cataplexy, and psychiatric disorders. [orpha.net]

Following 12 months of treatment, the patient remained stable with improvements in speech, ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, hypotonia and seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

MELAS Syndrome

K-S syndrome includes ophthalmoplegia, retinal degeneration and cerebellar ataxia. MERRF includes myoclonus and ataxia. [pediatricneurologybriefs.com]

Association of myoclonus and ataxia. Cerebellar ataxia with proprioceptive sensory disturbances. [oatext.com]

[…] respiratory chain disorder Myoclonus epilepsy AND ragged red fibers Myoclonus epilepsy and ragged red fibers syndrome Myopathy, mitochondrial Neurogenic muscle weakness, ataxia [icd9data.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]

Hereditary Areflexic Dystasia

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]

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

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) in its classical form manifests in infancy or early childhood and progresses to severe spasticity and ataxia. [medicinenet.com]

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]

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]

Early signs in childhood include disability in locomotion out of proportion to measurable weakness, later with frank sensory ataxia, deformities of the spine and feet and [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

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]

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 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]