An unusual case of dizziness presenting to emergency department: Acute cerebellitis

Acute cerebellitis is an uncommon and potentially fatal disease which usually presents initially with nonspecific symptoms. There is scarce report on local cases of isolated acute cerebellitis. We report a patient with isolated acute cerebellitis attending emergency department with predominant sympt...

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Published in:Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine 2012-03, Vol.19 (2), p.133-137
Main Authors: Cheung, KH, Fung, HT
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebellar diseases
Dizziness
emergency medical service
Emergency medical services
Encephalitis
sensational disorders
Vertigo
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Summary:Acute cerebellitis is an uncommon and potentially fatal disease which usually presents initially with nonspecific symptoms. There is scarce report on local cases of isolated acute cerebellitis. We report a patient with isolated acute cerebellitis attending emergency department with predominant symptom of dizziness. Diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging assisted by lumbar puncture. He received timely medical treatment and the clinical course was benign. The clinical feature, diagnosis, and managements of acute cerebellitis are discussed.
ISSN:1024-9079
2309-5407
DOI:10.1177/102490791201900210