Clinics in diagnostic imaging (191). Multiple system atrophy-cerebellar type (MSA-C).

Author: Mark Christopher PEARCE ¹ ; Garry CHOY ² ; Robert Chun CHEN ³
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1. Department of Medical Imaging, Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
2. Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
3. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
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.