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Information: A condition characterized by neurologic damage caused by the destruction of the covering layer (myelin sheath) of nerve cells in the brainstem (pons). This page was last updated on October 13th, 2008
Central Pontine Myelinolysis Sites:
E-Medicine
Central Pontine Myelinolysis: An introduction, clinical features, differencials, work up, treatment and follow up. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic50.htm
Drkoop: Medical Encyclopedia: Central Pontine Myelinolysis
A definition of central pontine myelinolysis, including the causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and complications. http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000775.htm