The cerebellum may be directly involved in cognitive functions.

Vokaer, M; Bier, J C; Elincx, S; Claes, T; Paquier, P; Goldman, S; Bartholomé, E J; Pandolfo, M · Neurology · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Neuropsychological deficits may occur in infratentorial strokes. Only minor cognitive disturbances are reported in unilateral anterior cerebellar lesions. Here, the authors describe a patient with bilateral anterior ponto-cerebellar ischemic lesions associated with major neuropsychological deficits. Cerebral PET and SPECT demonstrated no metabolic defect in supratentorial areas.

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