Alcoholic case of central pontine myelinolysis with mainly cerebellar signs

İLHAN İ., Demirbas H., Yalcin G. A., YÜCESAN C., DOĞAN Y.

European Addiction Research, vol.11, no.3, pp.155-156, 2005 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000085552
  • Journal Name: European Addiction Research
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.155-156
  • Keywords: Alcohol dependence, Central pontine myelinolysis, Cerebellar signs
  • Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The etiology of central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is usually related to rapid correction of hyponatremia and alcoholism. Here a case with CPM predominated by cerebellar signs is described, and the neuropsychological assessment of the case is presented as well. Blood biochemistry revealed a normal sodium level and neuropsychological examination revealed impairment in attention and concentration, reduced immediate memory span, and impaired delayed recall. Further studies are needed to discover whether these neuropsychological signs are specific for CPM or due to alcoholism in general. Copyright © 2005 S. Karger AG.