"Idiopathic" cerebellar calcifications: association with hypothyroidism?

Radiology. 1988 May;167(2):533-6. doi: 10.1148/radiology.167.2.3357967.

Abstract

During a 3-year period, unexplained intracerebellar calcifications were seen at computed tomographic (CT) examination in six patients. A surprisingly high association with hypothyroidism was seen, with two-thirds of these patients showing the abnormality. Although an uncommon finding at CT, the presence of cerebellar calcification may indicate hypothyroidism.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / etiology
  • Cerebellar Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cerebellar Diseases / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed