Cerebellar infarction: Clinical and CT findings

Ozbenli T., Onar M., Celebisoy M., Kara A., Tunali G.

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.13, no.3, pp.189-192, 1996 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-192
  • Keywords: cerebellar infarction, cerebrovascular disease
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, clinical and radiologic analysis of 16 patients with cerebellar infarct confirmed by CT, has been presented. Hypertension was the common risk factor (68.7%). In the early stage, nausea/vomiting and dizziness were the most prominent symptoms. CT studies revealed the presence of eleven unilateral, two bilateral and one vermian infarcts. 2 patients who had impairment of consciousness from the beginning died (12.5%).