Neurological Pitfall in DKA Recovery

A patient recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis develops a severe neurological syndrome. Discover the diagnosis based on classic MRI findings and pathophysiology.

Osmotic demyelination syndrome


This patient was recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Basilar artery thrombosis
Cerebral edema
Cobalamin deficiency
Osmotic demyelination syndrome
Vermian atrophy

Central Pontine Myelinolysis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, MRI Brain, Neurology, Osmotic demyelination syndrome

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