A Case Report of Perceptual Disturbances with Incidental Calcifications in the Cerebellum

Sarah Manzoor,Heela Azizi,Pavandeep Badh,Ayodeji Jolayemi,Lillian Sangha,Lut Tamam

doi:10.1155/2021/2680674

Abstract

Background The cerebellum has extensive connections with motor and nonmotor areas of the nervous system. These nonmotor areas include the cognitive, affective, and perceptual areas of the central nervous system. Extensive literature has emerged cognitive documents and mood disorders in patients with cerebellar dysfunction. Perceptual disturbances consistent with cerebellar connections with perceptual areas have not been as widely documented. Case Presentation. We present the case of a 58-year-old female presenting with new onset isolated auditory hallucinations and incidental findings of cerebellar calcifications. Conclusion In light of this case, we discuss an expanding body of evidence that suggests the likely role of the cerebellum in perceptual functioning.

Highlights

The cerebellum comprises about 10% of the mass of the brain but contains approximately 50% of all neurons in the brain [1]
The cerebellum is divided into different regions: vestibulocerebellum, spinocerebellum, and cerebrocerebellum
The incidental finding of seemingly isolated cerebellar pathology with the emergence of auditory hallucinations is consistent with the emerging literature on the perceptual role of the cerebellum

Summary

Background

The cerebellum has extensive connections with motor and nonmotor areas of the nervous system. These nonmotor areas include the cognitive, affective, and perceptual areas of the central nervous system. Extensive literature has emerged cognitive documents and mood disorders in patients with cerebellar dysfunction. Perceptual disturbances consistent with cerebellar connections with perceptual areas have not been as widely documented. We present the case of a 58-year-old female presenting with new onset isolated auditory hallucinations and incidental findings of cerebellar calcifications. In light of this case, we discuss an expanding body of evidence that suggests the likely role of the cerebellum in perceptual functioning

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Case Presentation

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