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Hypernatremic dehydration with hemorrhage into the choroid plexus.

P D Larsen1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Texas 76508.

Pediatric Neurology
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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A rare case of choroid plexus hemorrhage in an infant was linked to severe hypernatremic dehydration. This condition may also explain increased cerebrospinal fluid protein and intraventricular hemorrhage in such cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Neonatology

Background:

  • Hypernatremic dehydration is a critical condition in infants.
  • Choroid plexus hemorrhage is a serious neurological complication.

Observation:

  • A 2 1/2-month-old infant presented with computed tomographic (CT) evidence of bilateral choroid plexus hemorrhage.
  • The hemorrhage was associated with severe hypernatremic dehydration.

Findings:

  • The study suggests choroid plexus hemorrhage may be a consequence of hypernatremic dehydration.
  • This hemorrhage could contribute to elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels.
  • It may also be implicated in the development of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH).

Implications:

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  • This finding highlights a potential mechanism linking dehydration to specific types of brain injury in infants.
  • Early recognition of hypernatremic dehydration is crucial to prevent neurological complications.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise pathophysiology and management strategies.