Poor Outcome of Tuberculous Cerebellitis in an Adult

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 30(4); 2012 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2012;30(4): 319-321.

성인에서 예후가 나빴던 결핵 소뇌염

장윤정, 강석윤 정민경 권석범 정 산 황성희

한림대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

Poor Outcome of Tuberculous Cerebellitis in an Adult

Yoon Jung Jang

Department of Neurology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Acute cerebellitis is a clinically isolated condition showing cerebellar signs such as ataxia, dizziness and dysarthria. Most of them are associated with viral infection, which generally occur in childhood and show benign course without sequelae. Tuberculous cerebellitis is very rare and its outcome is not well described. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features and course in a patient with tuberculous cerebellits. We will also discuss the possible prognostic factors in acute cerebellitis. Key Words: Cerebellum, Encephalitis, Tuberculosis