Clinical research on osmotic demyelination syndrome

Objective To summarize the cause,the clinical manifestations,the imaging features and prognosis of osmotic demyelination syndrome.Methods A total of 32 cases of osmotic demyelination syndrome treated in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Results There were 3 dead cases in all 32 cases.The survivors had neurological deficits to various degrees and 1 patient could be completely self-care after discharged from hospital.Conclusion With wide use of magnetic resonance image,the diagnosis rate of osmotic demyelination syndrome increases.A considerable number of patients with osmotic demyelination syndrome have good prognosis.