Recurrent familial cerebellar syndrome associated with pyrexia

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Koul, Roshan

Affiliations: Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, BW-1, PO Box 38, Alkhod 123, Oman

Note: [] Correspondence: Dr. Roshan Koul, FRCPCh, FAAN, Senior Consultant, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, BW-1, P.O. Box 38, Alkhod 123, Oman. Tel.: +968 513128; Fax: +968 513419/515136; E-mail: roshankoul@hotmail.com

Abstract: Pyrexia associated recurrent familial cerebellar syndrome is reported. Three members in the family (father and his two sons) had this condition. All these used to get features of cerebellar dysfunction on having fever and the features would disappear when the fever came down. No known causes were found on detailed investigations in one of the attacks. This type of recurrent cerebellar syndrome associated with pyrexia is not reported before.

Keywords: Pyrexia, cerebellar syndrome, familial

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Neurology, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 243-245, 2005