[Myelinolysis of the pons Varolli].

A case of myelinolysis of pons varolli which was diagnosed only after a microscopic examination of the brain is described. Certain morphological features of the focus in pons varolli were observed. It is assumed that in this observation the development of central pontine myelinosis was influenced by the abuse of alcohol as well as by exacerbation of pulmonary tuberculosis.