Central pontine myelinolysis

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Loss of myelinated fibers at the basilar part of the pons in the brainstem (Luxol-Fast blue stain) Source: Wikipedia: Jensflorian https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_pontine_myelinolysis#Pathophysiology

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Overview

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Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Central pontine myelinolysis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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