Psychotic disorder in a patient with central and extrapontine myelinolysis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Central pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis (CPEM) are rare conditions usually associated with rapid correction of hyponatremia. Neurologic complications are the usual sequelae although neuropsychiatric features are rare. Described herein are unusual psychotic symptoms following CPEM and discussion of the likely pathogenesis and implications for treatment.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Lim, L; Krystal, A
Published Date
- June 2007
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 61 / 3
Start / End Page
- 320 - 322
PubMed ID
- 17472602
Pubmed Central ID
- 17472602
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1323-1316
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1440-1819.2007.01648.x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Australia