The white cerebellum sign: Classic but under recognized sign of brain injury

Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Mar 28;19(6):2408-2410. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.02.086. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

The white cerebellum sign is a concerning but uncommon radiological imaging result that is frequently seen in patients with severe, frequently irreversible anoxic-ischemic brain injury. Due to its frequent correlation with an unfavorable prognosis, radiologists must recognize this sign. We report the case of a 1 year old girl with history of epilepsy who presented with deterioration of conscious level and focal fits and brain computed tomography scan done on her revealed the white cerebellum sign.

Keywords: Anoxic ischemic brain injury; Poor prognosis; Status epilepticus; White cerebellum sign.

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