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Mumps with cerebellar encephalitis.

A Shukla¹, P Kumar, O P Kalra

¹Department of Medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India

|April 9, 2001

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Mumps infection can cause acute cerebellar ataxia, a neurological condition affecting coordination. This case shows complete recovery, suggesting temporary cerebellar demyelination due to the mumps virus.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Immunology

Background:

Mumps is a viral illness typically causing parotid gland swelling.
Neurological complications of mumps, though rare, can occur.
Cerebellar ataxia is a condition characterized by loss of coordination and balance.

Observation:

A 30-year-old male presented with symptoms consistent with mumps.
Two days post-parotid enlargement, he developed acute cerebellar ataxia.
Neurological symptoms included significant coordination and balance issues.

Findings:

The patient experienced a complete resolution of neurological symptoms within six weeks.
This rapid recovery suggests a reversible neurological process.
The clinical presentation is indicative of para-infectious cerebellar demyelination.

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Implications:

Mumps virus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute cerebellar ataxia.
Para-infectious cerebellar demyelination is a potential complication of mumps.
Understanding this association can aid in timely diagnosis and management of neurological sequelae.