1.Central Pontine Myelinolysis Presenting With Cerebellar Ataxia.
Eui Joong KIM ; Sun Young OH ; Hacheol CHOI ; Mi Hye LIM ; Byoung Soo SHIN
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2009;27(3):264-267
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.
Alcoholism
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Cerebellar Ataxia
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Cerebellum
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Deglutition Disorders
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Demyelinating Diseases
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Dysarthria
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Hyponatremia
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Myelinolysis, Central Pontine
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Nervous System Diseases
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Quadriplegia
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Unconsciousness