Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome in a Patient with Hypokalemia but No Hyponatremia
Joint Authors
Ormonde, Carolina
Cabral, Raquel
Serpa, Sara
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) is characterized by loss of myelin in various parts of the central nervous system.
It is mainly caused by a rapid correction of hyponatremia, although other factors that may cause rapid rise in serum osmolality can also be associated with its development.
Its prognosis is poor and the recovery rate is unknown.
The authors report a rare case of a patient with multiple risk factors for ODS, without hyponatremia, who developed ODS and surprisingly recovered.
This case report highlights the importance of recognizing risk factors for the development of ODS, even if the main one is not present.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ormonde, Carolina& Cabral, Raquel& Serpa, Sara. 2020. Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome in a Patient with Hypokalemia but No Hyponatremia. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148748
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ormonde, Carolina…[et al.]. Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome in a Patient with Hypokalemia but No Hyponatremia. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148748
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ormonde, Carolina& Cabral, Raquel& Serpa, Sara. Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome in a Patient with Hypokalemia but No Hyponatremia. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148748
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148748