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28 Νοε 2022 · Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder characterized by excretion of large volumes of hypotonic urine. The underlying cause is either a deficiency of the hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP) in the pituitary gland/hypothalamus (central DI), or resistance to the actions of AVP in the kidneys (nephrogenic DI).
11 Αυγ 2022 · CLINICAL RECOGNITION. Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is the excess production of dilute urine. Diagnosis requires a targeted history, examination and confirmation through appropriate laboratory and radiological investigations. DI presents with polyuria and polydipsia.
The water deprivation test (ie, the Miller-Moses test), a semiquantitative test to ensure adequate dehydration and maximal stimulation of ADH for diagnosis, is typically performed in patients...
21 Ιουλ 2011 · Blood tests relevant to diabetes insipidus include: Plasma glucose (to help rule out diabetes mellitus) U&Es: to assess renal function and rule out electrolyte abnormalities
In this review, we will summarise the various diagnostic tests used to make the biochemical diagnosis of CDI, and the biochemical and radiological tests needed to identify the causation of AVP deficiency. We will also review the treatment strategies to manage polyuria, while avoiding hyponatraemia. 2 CAUSES OF CENTRAL DIABETES INSIPIDUS
Distinguishing between the different types of diabetes insipidus can be challenging. A detailed medical history, physical examination and imaging studies are needed to detect the aetiology of diabetes insipidus.
1 Ιαν 2021 · The best cut-off for the diagnosis of diabetes insipidus, was the combination of < 400 mosmol/kg in urine and > 302 mosmol/kg in serum. With this cut-off a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 98% was achieved. Conclusion.
