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A cerebelite aguda é uma síndrome inflamatória rara frequentemente caracterizada por rápida disfunção cerebelar. Neste estudo relatamos os achados de imagem do caso de uma criança com cerebelite aguda, herniação tonsilar e hidrocefalia hipertensiva. O agente etiológico não foi descoberto. O tratamento foi conservador, com manitol e corticoide. A análise evolutiva por imagem demonstrou resolução do quadro clínico sem sequelas.

Acute cerebellitis is a rare inflammatory syndrome frequently characterized by fast onset of cerebellar dysfunction. The present case report describes imaging findings in a child with acute cerebellitis, tonsillar herniation and hypertensive hydrocephalus. The etiologic agent has not been determined. A conservative management was adopted, with corticoid and diuretic drugs. Imaging follow-up demonstrated resolution of the clinical condition with no sequela.

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