Magnetic resonance imaging scans of two different brains. The scan of the brain on the left indicates a weakened, deteriorated cerebellum of a human with<unk> . The scan of the brain on the right indicates a healthy, normally-functioning cerebellum of a human. To select an appropriate and accurate diagnostic test for<unk> , it is crucial that a range of factors specific to each patient are taken into consideration. These include; the patient's age, acuity of their signs and symptoms, associated neurological conditions, and family history of hereditary forms of<unk> . A diagnosis for<unk>  is regarded after any of the aforementioned signs and symptoms surface. For genetically-classified forms of<unk> , genetic testing can be carried out in order to confirm or deny the diagnosis, where this form of testing is only possible if the gene responsible for the cause of the condition is recognised. In saying this, for most conditions the genetic cause of<unk>  is unidentified, hence these patients cannot proceed with genetic testing. In cases where<unk>  is acquired, a diagnosis can be established using imaging methods such as computerised tomography (CT scans) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), necessary to detect brain abnormalities in patients suffering from<unk> .
Cerebellar degeneration
Cerebral atrophy
Leukoencephalopathy
Corticobasal degeneration
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Central chromatolysis
Synaptopathy
White dot syndromes