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Osmotic demyelination syndrome (macroscopic section of brain) (2)

Macrosection from a patient with osmotic demyelination syndrome showing small irregular area of demyelination in lateral geniculate body. (Contributed by Dr. Jack Riggs.)

Associated Disorders

  • Alcoholism
  • Extrapontine myelinolysis
  • Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
  • Hypokalemia
  • Malnutrition
  • Osmotic myelinolysis