Abstract
It is controversial whether opsoclonus is a cerebellar or brainstem disorder. Two patients whose opsoclonus largely disappeared on eye closure underwent fMRI FMRI. A comparison of these two states revealed neither vermal nor brainstem activation but rather a bilateral activation in the deep cerebellar nuclei in excess of what the authors found in healthy subjects. The results support a crucial role of the fastigial nucleus in opsoclonus.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 412-415 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0028-3878 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12.08.2003 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)