Title: Severe hyponatremia due to inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion – a case report
Abstract:Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion syndrome (SIADH) is the most common cause of normovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia in hospital settings. The article describes the case of a female patient a...Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion syndrome (SIADH) is the most common cause of normovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia in hospital settings. The article describes the case of a female patient admitted to hospital because of life threatening hyponatremia, probably due to SIADH. Laboratory tests and imaging were made to exclude possible causes of inadequate ADH release. 3% saline infusion together with dietary salt supplementation and fluid restriction were applied to restore sodium balance. The patient was successfully treated and discharged home without evident neurological deficits.Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-06-28
Language: en
Type: article
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