An Unusual Cause of Altered Mental Status in Elderly—Acute Cerebellitis: A Case Report and Review. (9th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Priyank; Rayamajhi, Supratik; Tokala, Hemasri; Laird-Fick, Heather
• Other Names: Mack Martin G. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/653925
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Acute cerebellitis is a rare diagnosis found mostly in the pediatric population. The etiology, in most instances, is unknown. We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman who presented with acute mental status changes, signs of cerebellar dysfunction, and MRI findings of acute cerebellitis. A brief review of the existing literature and comparison of our case with previous reports are also presented.