Paroxysmal painful spasms associated with central pontine myelinolisis in the context of nonketotic hyperglycemia

•Paroxysmal painful spasms might be associated with central pontine myelinolisis.•Central pontine myelinolisis may be due to hyperglycemic states.•Central pontine myelinolisis may cause acute-onset movement disorders.•Prompt recognition and treatment of acute-onset movement disorders are mandatory....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the neurological sciences 2018-05, Vol.388, p.37-39
Hauptverfasser: Marsili, Luca, Gallerini, Simone, Bartalucci, Manuele, Marotti, Caterina, Marconi, Roberto
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Zusammenfassung:•Paroxysmal painful spasms might be associated with central pontine myelinolisis.•Central pontine myelinolisis may be due to hyperglycemic states.•Central pontine myelinolisis may cause acute-onset movement disorders.•Prompt recognition and treatment of acute-onset movement disorders are mandatory.
ISSN:0022-510X
1878-5883
DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2018.03.005