Contribution of the cerebellum to cognitive performance in children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis

Conclusion:
Smaller cerebellar posterior lobe volume, a known region for cognitive processing, and increased lesion burden in the posterior fossa adversely impact cognitive function, an important functional consequence of MS onset during childhood.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - March 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Weier, K., Till, C., Fonov, V., Yeh, E. A., Arnold, D. L., Banwell, B., Collins, D. L. Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research