Extrapontine Myelinolysis: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Extrapontine myelinolysis is an acute demyelination involving other than central pontine regions due to rapidly fluctuating serum osmolality. Here we report a case 7 months old chid presented as severe hypernatremic dehydration, resulting extrapontine myelinolysis during the correction.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Reddy K. V, Dr Ashok 2, Dr Soren . C3
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