Cranial diabetes insipidus in early infancy

We report an infant who developed cranial diabetes insipidus after septicaemic shock. This condition should be considered in any child who suffers an acute collapse and it may be more common in the high risk neonate than has previously been recognised.

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 1988-04, Vol.63 (4), p.434-435
Main Authors: Jenkins, H R, Hughes, I A, Gray, O P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diabetes Insipidus - etiology
Endocrinopathies
Humans
Hypotension - etiology
Hypothalamus. Hypophysis. Epiphysis (diseases)
Infant
Male
Malignant tumors
Medical sciences
Meningococcal Infections - complications
Sepsis - complications
Shock, Septic - complications
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Summary:We report an infant who developed cranial diabetes insipidus after septicaemic shock. This condition should be considered in any child who suffers an acute collapse and it may be more common in the high risk neonate than has previously been recognised.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.63.4.434