Crossed Cerebellar Diaschisis in Status Epilepticus

Intern Med. 2016;55(12):1649-51. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.55.6689. Epub 2016 Jun 15.

Abstract

Crossed cerebellar diaschisis (CCD) is an interesting phenomenon which classically refers to the depressed blood flow and metabolism affecting one cerebellar hemisphere after a contralateral hemispheric infarction. However, CCD can also be caused by a prolonged seizure. We herein report a case of CCD due to status epilepticus in a patient who showed unique magnetic resonance imaging findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cerebellar Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebellar Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Cerebellum / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebellum / physiopathology*
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation*
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Status Epilepticus / diagnostic imaging
  • Status Epilepticus / physiopathology*