A misleading case of central pontine myelinolysis. Risk factors for psychiatric patients.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is an uncommon disorder initially described in alcoholic or malnourished patients. Recent reports suggest an aetiological association with abnormalities of serum sodium. A physically unwell non-alcoholic chronic schizophrenic patient, whose symptoms led to psychiatric referral, died of CPM. A review of the literature reveals that psychiatric patients may indeed be at risk for CPM.
Medical subject headings
- Demyelinating Diseases
- Hyponatremia
- Pons
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenic Psychology