Water intoxication after hypophysectomy.
A case of excessive water retention after hypophysectomy is recorded. Its probable cause, inappropriate secretion of ADH, is explained and the diagnosis and management discussed. Three other recorded cases occurring after hypophyseal surgery are mentioned. The importance of postoperative electrolyte measurements in early diagnosis and management is emphasized.
D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology; D007016:Hypophysectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008353:Mannitol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000378:metabolism; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D004232:Diuretics; D014667:Vasopressins; D008353:Mannitol