This study correlates ENG and MRI findings in six patients with cerebellar eye movements. For each subject, both tests independently support the presence of a cerebellar tract abnormality. In two patients, MRI studies confirmed the site of cerebellar dysfunction previously demonstrated by ENG. Although the number of patients is small, the strong correlation (100%) indicates that ENG remains a sensitive method for detection and localization of the origin of cerebellar eye movements. The physiologic information provided by ENG is supported anatomically by MRI. The cerebellar eye movement abnormalities are briefly reviewed.
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