A Case of HIV Infection Presented with Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Author:
Pil Wook CHUNG
1
;
Heui Soo MOON
;
Yong Beom KIM
;
Jae Young AH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. chungpw@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
HIV infection;
Cerebellar ataxia;
AIDS dementia complex
- MeSH:
AIDS Dementia Complex;
Brain;
Cerebellar Ataxia*;
Dementia;
Dysarthria;
Gait;
HIV Infections*;
HIV*;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Neurologic Examination;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Pyramidal Tracts
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2005;23(1):114-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
HIV encephalopathy usually presents with progressive dementia. However the spectrum of neurological manifestations of HIV infection is wide. A 46-year-old man presented with gait disturbance and dysarthria. He was given a neurological examination, which indicated dysarthria, cerebellar ataxia, and pyramidal tract signs. The patient's cognitive functions were intact. On serological study, HIV test was positive. Brain MRI and CSF analyses showed no evidence of tumor or other CNS infection. The patient was treated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy. Three months after treatment, cerebellar ataxia was much improved.
