Reversible cerebral oedema complicating diabetic ketoacidosis.
A young man with diabetic ketoacidosis developed the clinical features of cerebral oedema. This resolved without specific treatment. The mortality from ketoacidosis might be reduced if the syndrome was suspected and treated earlier.
D000096:Acetone / Q000097:blood; D000293:Adolescent; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001786:Blood Glucose; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005947:Glucose / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D001639:Bicarbonates; D001786:Blood Glucose; D000096:Acetone; D012964:Sodium; D005947:Glucose; D011188:Potassium