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  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Oncology

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  • Autoimmune disorders targeting the vestibular system are underrecognized causes of chronic dizziness and ataxia.
  • Autoantibodies against neural antigens are key biomarkers for these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging, treatment, and prognosis of autoimmune vestibulocerebellar syndromes.
  • To highlight the role of autoantibodies in identifying these neurological disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of autoimmune disorders presenting with vestibulocerebellar symptoms.
  • Identification of specific autoantibodies targeting intracellular, cell-surface, and synaptic neural antigens.
  • Emphasis on clinical and serological diagnosis, with limited neuroimaging utility.

Main Results:

  • Vestibulocerebellar syndrome presents with subacute onset of cerebellar symptoms.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical findings and serological tests for autoantibodies (e.g., anti-Yo, anti-Hu, anti-Ri, VGCC, GAD65).
  • Subtle eye movement abnormalities are early indicators; cancer association varies with antibody type.

Conclusions:

  • Autoimmune vestibulocerebellar syndromes require early identification via meticulous vestibulo-ocular examination and serological testing.
  • Treatment involves immunotherapy (IVIg, plasma exchange, steroids, rituximab) and cancer-directed therapy.
  • Prompt immunotherapy initiation significantly improves neurologic prognosis.