Osmotic demyelination syndrome with isolated extrapontine myelinosis secondary to hypernatraemia in an elderly: an unusual occurrence
Abstract
An elderly female in her late 60s came to the medical emergency department with complaints of altered sensorium, aphasia and generalised weakness for 2 days. Her medical history was significant for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. There was no history of prolonged fasting, any recent
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ Case Reports
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e269177–e269177
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN