Central Pontine Myelinolysis Presenting With Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Author:
Eui Joong KIM
1
;
Sun Young OH
;
Hacheol CHOI
;
Mi Hye LIM
;
Byoung Soo SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Collage of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea. ohsun@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM);
Cerebellar ataxia
- MeSH:
Alcoholism;
Cerebellar Ataxia;
Cerebellum;
Deglutition Disorders;
Demyelinating Diseases;
Dysarthria;
Hyponatremia;
Myelinolysis, Central Pontine;
Nervous System Diseases;
Quadriplegia;
Unconsciousness
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2009;27(3):264-267
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is a neurologic disorder that is usually related to rapid correction of hyponatremia and chronic alcoholism. CPM involves concentrated, symmetric, noninflammatory demyelination within the central pons; this pathology also occurs in extrapontine regions. Frequently observed clinical manifestations are sudden weakness, dysphagia, dysarthria, loss of consciousness, and locked-in syndrome. We describe herein a case of CPM predominated by cerebellar signs without typical symptoms, but with involvement of the cerebellum or cerebellar peduncle.
