Diabetes Insipidus - Disease of the Pituitary Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Water deprivation test show in Cranial DI-
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Water deprivation test: cranial DI
urine osmolality after fluid deprivation: low
urine osmolality after desmopressin (adh): high
2
Q
Water deprivation test: nephrogenic DI
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urine osmolality after fluid deprivation: low
urine osmolality after desmopressin: low
3
Q
What is diabetes insipidus?
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Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a condition characterised by either a decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary (cranial DI) or an insensitivity to antidiuretic hormone (nephrogenic DI).
