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Malignant brain stem hyperthermia caused by brain stem hemorrhage

C Kitanaka1, Y Inoh, T Toyoda

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo University School of Medicine, Japan.

Stroke
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Brain stem hemorrhage can cause severe hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and acute kidney injury. Early monitoring of serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) may aid diagnosis of this fatal condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Brain stem hemorrhage is a critical neurological event.
  • Associated symptoms can include severe hyperthermia and organ damage.

Observation:

  • Two male patients presented with coma-induced brain stem hemorrhage and hyperthermia.
  • Both patients developed high fever (>41°C), rhabdomyolysis, and acute renal failure within 24 hours.

Findings:

  • Despite supportive care and ventricular drainage, both patients experienced a rapid, fatal course.
  • Serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels were elevated, indicating rhabdomyolysis.

Implications:

  • These cases highlight a severe form of hyperthermia potentially linked to malignant hyperthermia.

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  • Distinguishing this from simple hyperthermia is crucial for potential treatment with agents like dantrolene sodium.
  • Monitoring serum CPK levels can facilitate early diagnosis.