Locked-in Syndrome due to Central Pontine Myelinolysis: Case Report
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 702-706, 2014.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) classically occurs in alcoholics, malnourished individuals, chronic liver diseases, and rapid correction of hyponatremia. This report presents locked-in syndrome due to CPM following rapid correction of hyponatremia. A 44-year-old male came to the hospital due to a short period of loss of consciousness. He was alert and had no focal neurological abnormalities at admission. The serum sodium concentration was 118 mEq/L and was corrected to 134 mEq/L in the first 18 hours. One week later, progressive weakness in limbs developed and he progressed to a complete quadriplegic state and bulbar palsy, with only eye blinking preserved. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed a characteristic hyperintense signal abnormality in both pons, so he was diagnosed to locked-in syndrome caused by CPM. The patient gradually improved following continuous intensive rehabilitation for more than 2 years. He was able to move all joint muscles against gravity in generally and he could gait under supervision.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Organização e Administração
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Paralisia Bulbar Progressiva
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Quadriplegia
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Reabilitação
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Sódio
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Inconsciência
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Piscadela
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Encéfalo
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Ponte
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2014
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