Gestational diabetes insipidus. Case Report

Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2015;36(5):410-3.

Abstract

Gestational diabetes insipidus is a very rare complication. However, undiagnosed and untreated may lead to serious complications in both mother and fetus. In this study, a case of 34-year-old female patient with diabetes insipidus associated with pregnancy was reported. We discussed process of diagnosis and treatment with particular emphasis on the monitoring of water-electrolyte imbalance during labor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antidiuretic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / therapeutic use
  • Diabetes Insipidus / diagnosis*
  • Diabetes Insipidus / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antidiuretic Agents
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin

Supplementary concepts

  • Gestational Diabetes Insipidus