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Cerebellitis Following Covid-19 Infection: A Case-Based Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis Publisher



Najdaghi S1 ; Narimani Davani D1 ; Hashemian M2 ; Ebrahimi N1, 3
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  1. 1. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Medical Librarianship and Information Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
  3. 3. Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Heliyon Published:2024


Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to neurological complications, including Cerebellitis. This study aims to investigate the clinical features, and consequences of Cerebellitis following COVID-19 infection, informing medical management strategies. Methods: A systematic search was conducted through PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, ProQuest, and Cochrane databases from January 2018 to September 12, 2023, on cases post-COVID-19. Demographics, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic techniques were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Chi-Square tests assessed associations between diagnoses and treatments, with visualizations including heatmaps and scatter plots. Results: After the final Screening, the analysis of 18 cases revealed Cerebellitis post-COVID-19 spanned 9 countries, predominantly from the USA (27.8 %), with a mean patient age of 40.1 years (±24.6). Males comprised 94.4 % of cases. Common underlying conditions included hypertension (22.2 %) and diabetes (11.1 %). Neurological symptoms presented on average 15.15 ± 12.7 days post-COVID-19 infection. A moderate negative correlation (r = −0.358) was observed between age and symptom onset. Blood and CSF biomarkers showed weak correlations with symptom onset intervals. Treatment efficacy varied, with most cases achieving symptom-free outcomes. The Chi-Square test for diagnosis-treatment associations yielded a p-value of 0.089, and for follow-up outcomes, a p-value of 0.283, indicating no significant statistical associations. Conclusion: This systematic review highlights increased reports of Cerebellitis in males in their fourth decade of life, with the highest comorbidities being vascular diseases. Marker assessments show a decrease in CSF protein in half of patients, along with complete recovery following combination treatment with antivirals and steroids in acute Cerebellitis. © 2024
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