Cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS): clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cerebellar mutism syndrome (CMS): clinical features. Transient symptom-free post-operatively period before onset. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Prodromal features
- Transient symptom-free post-operatively period before onset
- Behavioural disturbance
- Peduncular hallucinations
- Confusion
- Psychosis
Clinical features
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Synonym
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References
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- Ojemann JG, Partridge SC, Poliakov AV, et al. Diffusion tensor imaging of the superior cerebellar peduncle identifies patients with posterior fossa syndrome. Childs Nerv Syst 2013; 29:2071-2077.
- Liu GT, Phillips PC, Molloy PT, et al. Visual impairment associated with mutism after posterior fossa surgery in children. Neurosurgery 1998; 42:253-256.
- Daniels SR, Moores LE, DiFazio MP. Visual disturbance associated with postoperative cerebellar mutism. Pediatr Neurol 2005; 32:127-130.
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