Post Partum CPM: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Hypernatremia is a fatal condition, and can cause encephalopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and osmotic demyelination [1]. Electrolyte imbalance with hypernatremia can take place secondary to hidden post partum complication or can take place denovo. Hypernatremia causes demyelination same as hyponatremia but predominantly include extra-pontine structures [2]. Extrapontine myelinolysis, a moderately common metabolic disorder, is associated with neurological complications. Central pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis are commonly recognized with rapid correction of sodium [1]. Myelinolysis, however, has rarely been described with hypernatremia. We reported a case of post-partum hypernatremic encephalopathy associated with serum sodium levels as high as 187 mEq/l on presentation. However previously no hypernatremia was documented, although the serum sodium levels were brought down gradually, subsequent imaging showed progression of demyelination and deterioration of the neurological status.
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Dr Omar Farooq
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