Adult onset sporadic ataxias: a diagnostic challenge

Adult onset sporadic ataxias: a diagnostic challenge

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Patients with adult onset non-familial progressive ataxia are classified in sporadic ataxia group.There are several disease categories that may manifest with sporadic ataxia: toxic causes, immune-mediated ataxias, vitamin deficiency, infectious diseases, degenerative disorders Wall Art and even genetic conditions.Considering heterogeneity in the clinical Shoulder Support spectrum of sporadic ataxias, the correct diagnosis remains a clinical challenge.In this review, the different disease categories that lead to sporadic ataxia with adult onset are discussed with special emphasis on their clinical and neuroimaging features, and diagnostic criteria.