Pseudo-Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Central pontine myelinolysis is most commonly associated with rapid correction of hyponatremia and has historically been associated with alcoholism. In this case report, 2 deaths with gross findings of central pontine lesions led to the possibility that CPM may have been a potential mechanism of death. Subsequent analysis revealed that these lesions were incidental findings. This case report discusses the importance of appropriate microscopic and immunohistochemical analysis of suspected CPM cases.

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This article discusses the importance of appropriate microscopic and immunohistochemical analysis of suspected cases of central pontine myelinolysis.