Posterior Pituitary Syndromes Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two posterior pituitary diseases?

A
Diabetes insipidus (central)
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)
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Diabetes insipidus (central) causes, when then causes?

A

Polyuria

Polydipsia

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3
Q

SIADH causes?

A

ADH excess and excessive amounts of free water

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4
Q

What labs are seen w/ SIADH?

A

Hyponatremia

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5
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Labs in diabetes insipidus (central)?

A

Hypernatremia

Inc serum osmolarity

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6
Q

What CA is associated w/ SIADH?

A

Malignant neoplasm (small cell carcinoma of lung)

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