Journal article
Causes of reversible nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: A systematic review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), the kidney is unable to produce concentrated urine because of the insensitivity of the distal nephron to antidiuretic hormone (arginine vasopressin). In settings in which fluid intake cannot be maintained, this may result in severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. The risk for conversion of reversible to irreversible NDI seems to be a potential complication. This review summarizes the …
Authors
Garofeanu CG; Weir M; Rosas-Arellano MP; Henson G; Garg AX; Clark WF
Journal
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 626–637
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2005
DOI
10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.01.008
ISSN
0272-6386