Computed Tomography in Cerebellar Atrophic Processes

Abstract

Forty-six patients with cerebellar atrophy were identified by review of CT [computed tomography] scans of 7500 patients. Independent examination of a separate file of the same group disclosed 49 patients whose history indicated cerebellar degeneration. Patients (43) in both groups indicated excellent correlation between CT abnormality and clinical cerebellar signs. Three patients with CT cerebellar atrophy failed to show clinical cerebellar signs, and 6 had clinical signs without evidence of changes on CT. Specific anatomic correlation was suggested in 10 of 13 patients with predominantly midline cerebellar CT abnormalities, and in 3 with olivopontocerebellar degeneration clinically who showed brainstem and cerebellar atrophy.