Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion Associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in a Patient Developing Carbon Dioxide Narcosis

Intern Med. 2017;56(7):797-803. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.56.7033. Epub 2017 Apr 1.

Abstract

We report a rare case of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A 69-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with sustained hyponatremia. Hyposmolality with elevated urinary osmolality and sodium excretion was observed, which indicated SIADH. The treatment for SIADH was challenging; the patient developed carbon dioxide narcosis, which led to the diagnosis of ALS. After the initiation of noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation, the patient's serum sodium concentration normalized and became stable. Thus, ALS should be recognized as a possible cause of SIADH in the clinical setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / complications*
  • Carbon Dioxide / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / complications
  • Inappropriate ADH Syndrome / complications*
  • Inert Gas Narcosis / complications*
  • Male
  • Osmolar Concentration

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide