An Analysis of the Clinical and MRI Features of Central Pontine Myelinolysis

VernacularTitle:桥脑中央髓鞘溶解症的临床与MRI表现分析
Author: Junlin ZHOU ; Ning HE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: brain; pontine; MRI
From: Journal of Practical Radiology 1996;0(04):-
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the clinical and MRI features of central pontine myelinolysis(CPM).Methods The MRI findings of 11 cases with central pontine myelinolysis verified by clinic and imagings were analyzed.Results There were history of drink wine long term in 7 cases,undernourishment in 4 cases,low-blood-sodium in 10 cases.Long T 1 and T 2 signal intensity was showed on MR in central pontine,focus presented under cortex cerebri and in nucleus basalis area in 4 cases.3 cases enhanced around focus,2 cases enhanced in center and 4 cases no enhanced on postcontrast MRI.Conclusion There are characteristic MRI features in central pontine myelinolysis,it is not difficult to diagnoses CPM in early stage if its clinical manifestations and testing treatment with hormone is associated with MRI features.