[A case of central pontine myelinolysis: clinical and electrophysiologic findings]

Riv Neurol. 1990 Nov-Dec;60(6):254-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We described a case of Central Pontine Myelinolysis, typical with regard to pathogenesis (excessive correction of hyponatremia), neuroanatomical damage revealed by imaging techniques (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and clinical symptomatology. Serially performed BAEPs recordings during patient's hospitalization, showed interesting data on functional recovery which well correlate with the evolution of clinical symptomatology. These data strongly suggest the usefulness of such electrophysiological technique for a prognostic evaluation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / physiopathology
  • Demyelinating Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Electrophysiology
  • Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pons*