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Tumour type and size are high risk factors for the syndrome of "cerebellar" mutism and subsequent dysarthria.

par Catsman-Berrevoets, Coriene E;Van Dongen, Hugo R;Mulder, P G;Paz y Geuze, D;Paquier, Philippe ;Lequin, Maarten
Référence Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry, 67, 6, page (755-757)
Publication Publié, 1999-12

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"Cerebellar mutis" and subsequent dysarthria (MSD) is a documented complication of posterior fossa surgery in children. In this prospective study the following risk factors for MSD were assessed: type, size and site of the tumour; hydrocephalus at presentation and after surgery, cerebellar incision site, postoperative infection, and cerebellar swelling.