Central Pontine Myelinolysis Flashcards by Lani Walshaw | Brainscape

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Central Pontine Myelinolysis

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Can happen if hyponatraemia is corrected too quickly (osmotic Cx)

Demyelination syndrome caused by rapid correction of chronic hyponatraemia
May lead to QUADRIPARESIS and BULBAR PALSY

Diagnosis: MRI Brain

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