Coeliac disease presenting with cerebellar degeneration.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of rapidly progressive cerebellar degeneration with bilateral sixth nerve palsies is described in whom investigation revealed the presence of unsuspected coeliac disease. In spite of treatment with a gluten free diet, rapid fatal deterioration occurred. Coeliac disease should be considered in patients with encephalopathy of obscure origin.
Medical subject headings
- Abducens Nerve
- Celiac Disease
- Cerebellar Ataxia