- Author:
Mark Christopher PEARCE
1
;
Garry CHOY
2
;
Robert Chun CHEN
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: multiple system atrophy cerebellar type; sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy; type C
- From:Singapore medical journal 2018;59(10):550-554
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
- Abstract: A 49-year-old Chinese man was evaluated for progressive uncoordinated movements, dysphagia and urinary symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a cruciform pattern of T2-weighted hyperintensity within the pons and selective atrophy of the cerebellar hemispheres and pons. The clinical history and radiological findings were consistent with a diagnosis of multiple system atrophy-cerebellar type. This article discussed the background, proposed mechanisms, diagnosis, radiological characteristics, prognosis and management of multiple system atrophy-cerebellar type.