Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2013; 1(8): 260-261
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.260
Heat stroke induced cerebellar dysfunction: A “forgotten syndrome”
Athula D Kosgallana, Shreyashee Mallik, Vishal Patel, Roy G Beran
Athula D Kosgallana, Shreyashee Mallik, Vishal Patel, Department of Neurology, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
Roy G Beran, School of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4222, Australia
Roy G Beran, Strategic Health Evaluation, Northbridge, NSW 1560, Australia
Author contributions: Kosgallana AD put forward the concept, drafted and submitted the manuscript; Patel V reviewed the literature and involved with patient care; Mallik S involved in patient care and preparation of the manuscript; Beran RG involved in supervision of patient clinical care, writing, editing and overall supervision of manuscript preparation.
Correspondence to: Roy G Beran, Professor, Strategic Health Evaluation, PO Box 598, Northbridge, NSW 1560, Australia. roy@royberan.com
Telephone: +61-2-94153800 Fax: +61-2-94131353
Received: August 28, 2013
Revised: September 26, 2013
Accepted: November 2, 2013
Published online: November 16, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: Heat stroke induced cerebellar damage is a rare and challenging neurological problem. The cerebellum is vulnerable to high temperature which may cause irreversible cell damage with permanent disability. Thorough evaluation with neuroimaging and laboratory investigations are required to exclude alternative diagnosis.