Movement Disorders II- Cerebellar ataxia Flashcards
1
Q
2 types of cerebellar ataxia
A
- non-genetic
- genetic
2
Q
types of non genetic CA
A
- vascular (stroke)
- infectious (HIV/ AIDS)
- metabolic (Vit B12/ E deficiency)
- neoplastic (primary & metastiatc tumour)
- drugs/ toxic (alcohol, barbiturates)
- demyelination
3
Q
types of genetic CA
A
x-linked (fragile X)
autosomal dominant (spinocerebellar ataxia)
autosomal recessive (Friedrichs ataxia)