title: [Hyperammoniemia and central pontine myelinolysis in a patient with Sjögren syndrome and chronic valproate use].
abstract: The authors describe a case of a drug-associated hyperammonemia, central pontine myelinolysis and coma occurring in a patient with Sjögren's syndrome chronically treated with valproic acid for an underlying psychotic disorder. The possible differential diagnoses are reviewed and discussed.
authors.affiliation: UCO di Anestesia, Rianimazione e Terapia Antalgica, Trieste. berlot@inwind.it
authors.forename: Giorgio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Berlot
authors.forename: Katiuscia
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Battaglia
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ukmar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D022124:Hyperammonemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017590:Myelinolysis, Central Pontine / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018692:Antimanic Agents; D014635:Valproic Acid