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

• 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:

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  Keywords: ataxias, differential, diagnosis

  Published:29 December 2024 Last Updated:29 December 2024