Cerebellar ischemic disorder. Presentation of three cases

Cerebellar infarction is rare and has clinical features that can be confused with vertiginous syndrome of peripheral origin. We present three cases treated at the Hospital Universitario San José of Popayán (HUSJ). The dominant clinical symptoms were labyrinthine and ataxic disorder. The third case showed severe left cerebellar infarction. To emphasize the importance of knowing the anatomy of cerebellar blood circulation, the etiology of this specific type of stroke, clinical findings and diagnostic tools currently used, as well as possible complications and appropriate treatment. Neuroimaging is the essential complement to the clinical diagnosis. We conclude that cerebellar infarction symptoms, including dizziness, ataxia and commitment of cranial nerve, according to the vascular territory that compromises the cerebellum.