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Extrapontine myelinolysis (axial FLAIR MRI)

Axial FLAIR MRI demonstrating moderately homogeneous signal enhancement bilaterally symmetrical in the basal ganglia with symmetrical foci of enhancement in the posterior thalami typical for extrapontine myelinolysis. (Source: Dimitrov G, Naeva D, Duparinova R, Stratieva S, Manev V, Prinova K. Osmotic demyelination syndrome amidst COVID-19: a case report with literature review. Neurologia [Engl Ed] 2024;39[2]:213-7. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International [CC BY 4.0] license, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.)

Associated Disorders

  • Alcoholism
  • Extrapontine myelinolysis
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
  • Hypokalemia
  • Malnutrition
  • Osmotic myelinolysis