2007/04/28 by Leslie Lim, Andrew D. Krystal · 1 citation
Medicine · #Electrolyte and hormonal disorders #Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies #Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
paper · pdf · doi:10.1111/j.1440-1819.2007.01648.x
openalex publication_date 2007/04/28 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/24
Central pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis (CPEM) are rare conditions usually associated with rapid correction of hyponatremia. Neurologic complications are the usual sequelae although neuropsychiatric features are rare. Described herein are unusual psychotic symptoms following CPEM and discussion of the likely pathogenesis and implications for treatment.