Ataxia
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function. Sensory ataxia may result from posterior column injury or PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES. Motor ataxia may be associated with CEREBELLAR DISEASES; CEREBRAL CORTEX diseases; THALAMIC DISEASES; BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; injury to the RED NUCLEUS; and other conditions.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
PR2.10657, 1951
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.10657
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, reports, notes and correspondence relating to male patient fromEdinburgh and the Lothians aged 4 at first examination in 1951. Conditions mentioned include: cerebral atrophy; thrombophlebitis; epilepsy; ataxic gait; and hypotonic movements. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1951