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Recurrent Hyponatremia as Presenting Manifestation of Pituitary Macroadenoma Cover

Recurrent Hyponatremia as Presenting Manifestation of Pituitary Macroadenoma

By: R. Rajput,  D. Jain and  V. Pathak  
Open Access
|May 2017

Abstract

Hyponatremia is commonly seen electrolyte disturbance clinically. It is potentially life-threatening and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma generally presents with a headache, visual disturbances, and the diagnosis is often delayed because of nonspecific nature of symptoms. Hyponatremia being initial manifestation before other common symptoms of pituitary macroadenoma is rare. We present a case of 55-year-old male with recurrent episodes of hyponatremia who was found to non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma along with panhypopituitarism. He was managed with hormone replacements. Our case highlights the importance of correct diagnosis of hyponatremia, measurement of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary function in cases of hyponatremia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/amb-2017-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 46 - 49
Published on: May 29, 2017
Published by: Sofia Medical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2017 R. Rajput, D. Jain, V. Pathak, published by Sofia Medical University
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