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ArticleFrontiers in neuroscience2026

The neural underpinnings of cognitive and postural profile of a young adult with congenital cerebellar athrophy: a longitudinal case report.

Maria Devita, Adele Ravelli, Chiara Ceolin, Marina De Rui, Lorenzo Pini, Matteo Bendini, Michela Sarlo, Giuseppe Sergi, Umberto Castiello, Daniela Mapelli and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in neuroscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Maria DevitaDepartment of General Psychology (DPG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Adele RavelliGeriatrics Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Chiara CeolinGeriatrics Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Marina De RuiGeriatrics Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Lorenzo PiniDepartment of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Matteo BendiniDepartment of Neuroradiology, Treviso Hospital, AULSS 2, Treviso, Italy.
Michela SarloDepartment of Communication Sciences, Humanities and International Studies, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Urbino, Italy.
Giuseppe SergiGeriatrics Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Umberto CastielloDepartment of General Psychology (DPG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Daniela MapelliDepartment of General Psychology (DPG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Chiara BegliominiDepartment of General Psychology (DPG), University of Padua, Padua, Italy.

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Abstract

For decades the cerebellum has been conceived as an organ chiefly involved in motor control, gait and posture. However, more recent and increasing evidence shows that the cerebellum is also involved in cognition and affection, and that damage to this structure may significantly compromise the overall neuropsychological functioning. Here we report we report the evolution along time of a possible congenital cerebellar atrophy and its effects on gross motor and cognitive functioning in a 41-years old man. Advanced neuroimaging analyses are also provided in order to understand the anatomo-functional correlates of cerebellar damage, with a novel focus on its different lobules. It is hypothesized that congenital cerebellar atrophy, initially compromising motor control, gradually brings to cognitive frailties. Findings related to neuroimaging, neuropsychological and postural data reveal a progressive decline in cognitive and gross motor capacities, particularly affecting executive and attentional functions. Neuroimaging results suggest specific gray matter volume reductions within cerebellar regions known to influence cognitive processes. This case report provides a nuanced look into the neuropsychological impact of cerebellar atrophy over time, shedding light on the elusive cognitive role of the cerebellum and its potential link to cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome.

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case reportcerebellar ataxiacerebellar diseasecognitive symptomscomputational morphometrypostural balance

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