Intravenous Immunoglobulin: A Good Choice for Acute Cerebellar Ataxia Associated with Varicella

Kilavuz F. G., Ekici A., Onur H., Ekici D., Orcan C. G.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEUROSCIENCES, vol.13, no.4, pp.512-513, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_79_18
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NEUROSCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.512-513
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Postinfectious cerebellar ataxia is the most common cause of acute ataxia in childhood. The most frequently associated viral agent is varicella. Acute cerebellar ataxia is considered benign, and its symptoms usually diminish within several weeks. We describe a 5-year-old boy who developed gait disorder and garble speech 2 weeks after chicken pox and who was successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin.