Central pontine myelinolysis: correlation between CT and electrophysiologic data.

نویسندگان

  • J Sztencel
  • D Baleriaux
  • S Borenstein
  • E Brunko
  • D Zegers de Beyl
چکیده

Because of the nature and location of the lesion in central pontine myelinolysis, considerable difficulties in diagnosis may arise. Computed tomography (CT) and brainstem auditory-evoked potentials are useful in following the spread and regression of the pontine lesion. The correlation between clinical evolution, serial CT scans, and brainstem auditory-evoked potentials is considered in a patient with central pontine myelinolysis and subsequent complete recovery with special emphasis on the evolution of the CT scan after recovery.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology

دوره 4 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1983