Cerebral oedema with coning in diabetic keto-acidosis : report of 2 survivors
Date
1991
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Two children presented with a first episode of diabetic keto-acidosis. Initially both patients made a good clinical and biochemical recovery, but suddenly developed neurological signs consistent with a diagnosis of tentorial herniation. Cranial computed tomography showed signs of cerebral oedema in both cases with evidence of uncal and tentorial herniation in 1 patient, which resolved after the appropriate treatment. The excellent neurological outcome emphasises the need for early recognition and treatment of sudden onset brain oedema in diabetic keto-acidosis.
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CITATION: Kalis, N. N. et al. 1991. Cerebral oedema with coning in diabetic keto-acidosis : report of 2 survivors. South African Medical Journal, 79:727-731.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Edema