This syndrome consist of 10% of all cerebral palsy cases. The lesion occurs at cerebellum.
It is characterized by weakness of the muscles and incoordination. Intention tremor will be present and produce the unsteadiness. The gait usually wide-based. The patients will have difficulty with rapid and fine movements.
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Reference:
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The Great Ormond Street Colour Handbook of Paediatrics and child Health. Manson Publishing. 2007.
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Oxford Handbook of General Practice. Oxford University Press. 2005.
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