Role of incubitus truncal ataxia, and equivalent standing grade 3 ataxia in the diagnosis of central acute vestibular syndrome

acute vestibular syndrome is a diagnostic challenge, requiring a rapid and precise diagnosis to take therapeutic actions. Truncal ataxia, inability to sit still, and Babinski flexor dysergy were evaluated. Material anf methods: 52 patients with central pathology (stroke in aica and pica territory) and vestibular neuritis were prospectively studied. MRI of the brain was used as the gold standard.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research