Disease or Syndrome
cerebellar disease
cer·e·bel·lar dis·ease
Subclass of:
Brain Diseases
Definitions related to cerebellar diseases:
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(cerebellar disorder) Condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the cerebellum; manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction include dysmetria, gait ataxia, and muscle hypotonia.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Diseases that affect the structure or function of the cerebellum. Cardinal manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction include dysmetria, GAIT ATAXIA, and MUSCLE HYPOTONIA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(cerebellar disorders) When you play the piano or hit a tennis ball you are activating the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. Problems with the cerebellum include Cancer; Genetic disorders; Ataxias - failure of muscle control in the arms and legs that result in movement disorders; Degeneration - disorders caused by brain cells decreasing in size or wasting away. Treatment of cerebellar disorders depends on the cause. In some cases, there is no cure but treatment may help with symptoms. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Cerebellar disorders have numerous causes, including congenital malformations, hereditary ataxias, and acquired conditions. Symptoms vary with the cause but typically include ataxia (impaired muscle coordination). Diagnosis is clinical and often by imaging and sometimes genetic testing. Treatment is usually supportive unless the cause is...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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