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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Acute pediatric ataxia

Recommended: MRI Brain with and without contrast (posterior fossa focus) is the preferred imaging study for acute pediatric ataxia. Differentials: acute cerebellitis, ADEM, posterior fossa tumor, opsoclonus-myoclonus.

Recommended study

MRI Brain with and without contrast (posterior fossa focus)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Acute inpatient Reviewed

Differentials: acute cerebellitis, ADEM, posterior fossa tumor, opsoclonus-myoclonus.

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