Netharland Journal of Critical Care
2017,
Volume 25,
Issue 4
: 129-132
Article
Central pontine myelinolysis: Case report and short overview
Abstract
Central pontine myelinolysis is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of a sudden rise in serum osmolality. Here we describe a 51-year-old male with alcohol dependence syndrome who was treated for severe hyponatraemia. The clinical course was complicated by neurological symptoms, eventually recognised as the consequence of evolving central pontine myelinolysis. This case report underlines the importance of recognising risk factors predisposing the patient to the development of central pontine myelinolysis. © 2017, Netherlands Society of Intensive Care. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Autocorrection
Central pontine myelinolysis
Hyponatraemia
Osmotic demyelinisation syndrome
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