A challenging coexistence of central diabetes insipidus and cerebral salt wasting syndrome: a case report

A challenging coexistence of central diabetes insipidus and cerebral salt wasting syndrome: a case report

Abstract Background Combined central diabetes insipidus and cerebral salt wasting syndrome is a rare clinical finding. However, when this happens, mortality is high due to delayed diagnosis and/or inadequate treatment. Case presentation A 42-year-old white man was referred to neurosurgery due to a n...

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Main Authors: Maria Manuel Costa, César Esteves, José Luís Castedo, Josué Pereira, Davide Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Hyponatremia
Central diabetes insipidus
Cerebral salt wasting syndrome
Pituitary
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1678-z

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