Treatable cerebellar ataxias.

ABSTRACT

Cerebellar ataxic syndrome is a heterogenous class of disorders which can result from a miscellany of causes- genetic or acquired. There are a few metabolic, immune mediated, inflammatory and hereditary causes of ataxia which can be diagnosed from the gamut of possibilities, offering great relief to the ailing patient, their family and the treating physician. A pragmatic algorithm for diagnosing treatable causes of ataxia includes a thorough clinical history, meticulous examination for associated signs and an investigative mind to clinch the diagnosis. With novel diagnostic techniques and targeted therapies, early diagnosis and treatment can lead to favourable outcomes. In this review, diseases presenting predominantly as cerebellar ataxia and are treatable by targeted therapies are discussed.