Diabetes Insipidus Flashcards
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Diabetes Insipidus
Pathophysiology
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2 forms - central and nephrogenic
Congenital or acquired
Most nephrogenic cases are secondary to other diseases (cushing’s, pyelonephritis, hypercalcemia, severe infections)
Caused by abnormalities in the formation or activity of ADH (AVP)
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Diabetes Insipidus
Signalment
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None
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Diabetes Insipidus
Clinical signs/Physical exam
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Dilute urine, PU/PD,
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diagnostics
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Rule out other causes of PU/PD
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Diabetes Insipidus
Treatment
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Treat underlying causes
Vasopressin
Unlimited water available
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Diabetes Insipidus
Prognosis
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Guarded to poor for congenital lesions
Depends on underlying causes
