Rare Complication of Hyperemesis Gravidarum-Central Pontine Myelinolysis, A Case Report

Authors:

Anand K¹*, Ranjan Rout R¹, Subbaiah M², Dorairajan G³ and Sagili H⁴

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Hyperemesis gravidarum can sometimes be complicated with potentially life threatening complications, one of which is central pontine myelinolysis. Here we present a case of 23-year-old women who presented with hyperemesis with prolonged and severe hyponatraemia who subsequently developed spastic quadriparesis, diagnosed to be due to central pontine myelinolysis. She recovered on supportive measures and delivered at term uneventfully.

Keywords:

Central Pontine Myelinolysis; Hyperemesis Gravidarum; Hyponatremia; Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

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