Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) is a widely used imaging modality. Although hyponatremia after CT imaging is rare, its effects can be devastating. Hyperosmolar radiocontrast acts as effective osmoles and causes fluid migration from intracellular into extracellular compartment. Dilutional hyponatremia will ensue if translocation of fluid is in excess of diuresis. This case report detailed an unusual case of acute symptomatic hyponatremia after CT renal protocol and the treatments given after its recognition.
MeSH terms
-
Acute Disease
-
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
-
Contrast Media / adverse effects
-
Diagnosis, Differential
-
Humans
-
Hyponatremia / chemically induced*
-
Hyponatremia / diagnosis*
-
Hyponatremia / therapy
-
Iohexol / administration & dosage
-
Iohexol / adverse effects*
-
Kidney Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
-
Male
-
Middle Aged
-
Saline Solution, Hypertonic / administration & dosage
-
Sodium, Dietary / therapeutic use
-
Symptom Assessment
-
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / adverse effects*
-
Treatment Outcome
Substances
-
Contrast Media
-
Saline Solution, Hypertonic
-
Sodium, Dietary
-
Iohexol