[Central pontine myelinolysis, associated with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia: a clinical case]

A 68 year old diabetic male was admitted with hyponatremia and developed a "deafferentiation" syndrome. Central pontine myelinolysis was suspected after clinical, EEG and brain CAT scan. The diagnosis was confirmed at necropsy. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of this disorder are discussed.