Acute Ataxias
Vascular Disorders
- Cerebellar Ischemia: Reduced blood flow to the cerebellum leading to infarction.
- Cerebellar Hemorrhage: Bleeding within the cerebellum, often associated with hypertension or anticoagulation therapy.
Medications and Toxins
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Antiepileptic Drugs:
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Oxcarbazepine
- Lacosamide
- Lamotrigine
- Zonisamide
- Rufinamide
(Particularly in the setting of hyperammonemia, with valproic acid, benzodiazepines, phenobarbital, and felbamate.)
Infections
- Cytarabine
- Fluorouracil
- Capecitabine
- Hexamethylmelamine
- Procarbazine
- Vincristine
- Cisplatin
- Oxaliplatin
Subacute Ataxias
Chemotherapy Agents: