Posterior Pituitary Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
two posterior pituitary syndromes
A
- diabetes insipidus
2. SIADH secretion
2
Q
what is DI?
A
central ADH deficiency or nephrogenic
3
Q
causes of DI
A
trauma (surgery)
tumours
inflammatory disorders
4
Q
what is nephrogenic DI?
A
renal resistance to ADH
5
Q
what is central DI?
A
problem with the posterior pituitary
6
Q
what is SIADH?
A
syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
7
Q
cause of SIADH?
A
ectopic production of ADH (paraneoplastic syndrome)
