Classification of acquired ataxias
The causes of acquired ataxias may be divided into:
- causes of acquired cerebellar ataxia:
- cerebrovascular disease
- multiple sclerosis
- drugs:
- anticonvulsants e.g. carbamazepine
- acute and chronic ethanol intoxication
- posterior fossa tumours
- cerebellar abscess e.g. after otitis media
- causes of acquired sensory ataxia:
- peripheral neuropathy due to e.g.:
- alcohol
- diabetes mellitus
- drugs e.g. isoniazid, vincristine
- chronic renal failure
- spinal cord disease due to:
- cervical spondylosis
- multiple sclerosis
- subacute combined degeneration of the cord
- tabes dorsalis
- lesions of the thalamus or sensory cortex due to:
- cerebrovascular disease
- tumour
- trauma
- peripheral neuropathy due to e.g.:
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