title: [Gestational diabetes insipidus].
abstract: We report a case of transient diabetes insipidus in late pregnancy. This rare condition is characterised by excessive thirst and polyuria and is associated with pre-eclampsia. The aetiology is most likely due to increased vasopressinase activity. Suspected cases should be referred to an obstetric centre, since termination of pregnancy is recommended. The condition normally resolves within a few days of delivery.
authors.affiliation: Gynaekologisk/obstetrisk afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. udh@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Ulla D
authors.initials: UD
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Steen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bonnema
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D014667:Vasopressins