Computerized tomography in central pontine myelinolysis.
We describe an autopsy-proven case of central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) with premortem computerized tomographic (CT) visualization of the lesion on two scans, performed with an interval of 2 weeks. This case demonstrates the capability of CT to support the clinical diagnosis of central pontine myelinolysis. Identification of the condition should facilitate prompt initiation of aggressive supportive care.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011149:Pons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed