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Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated encephalitis complicated by cerebral salt wasting syndrome

Ya-Lan Lin1, Kun-Long Hung1,2, Chiao-Wei Lo1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics Cathay General Hospital Taipei Taiwan.

Clinical Case Reports
|November 21, 2017
PubMed

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Cerebral salt wasting syndrome, a condition causing low sodium levels, can affect children with encephalitis. Early recognition of dehydration, low consciousness, and increased intracranial pressure is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSW) is a potential complication in pediatric patients.
  • Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, can trigger electrolyte imbalances.
  • Hyponatremia, or low sodium levels, is a critical indicator of CSW.

Keywords:
Cerebral salt wasting syndromeMycoplasma pneumoniaeencephalitishyponatremia

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