Central pontine myelinolysis

Case contributed by Kewal Arunkumar Mistry
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Acute onset altered sensorium after treatment for hyponatremia.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male
mri

MRI shows T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity in the pons extending to both sides of midline suggesting demyelination.

Note left maxillary polyp and small dislocated right lens.

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