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What is Central pontine myelinolysis?
Central pontine myelinolysis is a lesion in central pons caused acutely due to demyelination of specific neurons . Most common cause is rapid correction of hyponatremia.
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I have been diagnosed with Central Pontine Myelinolysis from rapid sodium correction (16 points in 10 hours). I was diagnosed based on clinical...
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I am sorry to hear about your problem. Yes, Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) can occur with electrolyte...
I have Central Pontine Myelinolysis from OLT Liver Transplant from Wilson's disease. I improved, but now feel like I'm sinking into coma-like...
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It could be due to hepatic encephelopathy, Get an...
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My father was diagnosed with Extra-Pontine Myelynolysis / osmotic demyelination after CABG and an episode of hyponatremia. He has also...
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IVIG therapy may help.
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