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Learn more about Olive bridge cerebellar atrophy

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is olive bridge cerebellar atrophy?

Olive bridge cerebellar atrophy or Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is the degeneration of neurons in specific areas of the brain, such as the cerebellum, pons, and inferior olivary nucleus. It's a hereditary condition.

Symptoms of olive bridge cerebellar atrophy

  • Difficulty in walking

  • Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them

  • Slurred speech

  • Trembling of fingers or whole body

  • Having difficulty writing out words

  • Falling frequently

  • Uncontrollable movements

  • Unable to speak or using incorrect words

Questions your doctor may ask to check for olive bridge cerebellar atrophy

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose olive bridge cerebellar atrophy

  • Do you have any difficulty walking?

  • Do you feel that it is harder to move your limbs or that you are more clumsy recently?

  • Do you have slurred speech?

  • Do you have trembling in your fingers or whole body?

  • Have you become unable to write properly?

Treatment for olive bridge cerebellar atrophy

There is no cure. Treatment is mainly supportive and medications can manage some symptoms. Physical therapy is important to strengthen muscles.

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Reviewed By:

Shohei Harase

Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)

Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.

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