[Spontaneous cerebellar hematoma in adults. 44 cases]

Spontaneous cerebellar hematomas account for 10 p. 100 of all spontaneous intra-cranial hemorrhages. In this series of 44 cases, 3 clinico-pathological groups are described on the basis of clinical and pathological data (small, middle and massive hematomas). The mortality rate was high (50 p. 100). Nevertheless, early and direct draining of the hematomas provides the best chances of survival.