Pseudo-Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Matthew Rumschlag, Joseph A. Prahlow, Rudolph J. Castellani, Amanda O. Fisher-Hubbard

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Abstract

Central pontine myelinolysis is most commonly associated with rapid correction of hyponatremia and has historically been associated with alcoholism. In this case report, 2 deaths with gross findings of central pontine lesions led to the possibility that CPM may have been a potential mechanism of death. Subsequent analysis revealed that these lesionswere incidental findings. This case report discusses the importance of appropriate microscopic and immunohistochemical analysis of suspected CPM cases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)195-198
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Volume43
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2022

Keywords

  • Luxol fast blue stain
  • central pontine myelinolysis
  • demyelination
  • forensic autopsy
  • hyponatremia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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