Cavitating Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome Following Correction of Chronic Hyponatremia in Sheehan’s Syndrome: A Novel Case Report
This case highlights several key points: First, even a relatively gradual correction of hyponatremia can precipitate ODS, especially in patients with chronic conditions like Sheehan's syndrome. Second, it underscores the importance of meticulous management of chronic hyponatremia to prevent severe neurological outcomes. Third, it illustrates the diagnostic challenges of differentiating Sheehan's syndrome from primary psychiatric disorders, particularly in low-resource settings where the syndrome remains prevalent. The case also emphasizes the need for awareness among healthcare providers about the potential for severe complications arising from even minor corrections in serum sodium levels in such patients.
Authors
- Moisés León‐Ruiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1766-4183)
- Manoj Soren
- Julián Benito‐León (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1769-4809)
- Shyamal Kanti Pal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8504-4050)
- Ritwik Ghosh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8192-0807)
- Alamgir Abdulla Shaikh
- Bilwatosh Mukhopadhyay
Institutions
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
- Burdwan Medical College & Hospital (IN)
- Hospital Universitario La Paz (ES)
- Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (ES)
- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Neurodegenerative Diseases (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Neurohospitalist
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19418744241279491
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42
Funders
- European Commission
- Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
- Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke