SIADH versus adrenal insufficiency: a life-threatening misdiagnosis

SIADH versus adrenal insufficiency: a life-threatening misdiagnosis

Abstract Background Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) in children is an uncommon but severe condition which can be either inherited or acquired. It consists in clinical manifestation of defective production or ineffective action of endogenous glucocorticoids; deficiency in mineralocorticoids and a...

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Main Authors: Stefano Pintaldi, Angela Lora, Katy Vecchiato, Andrea Taddio, Egidio Barbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Adrenal insufficiency
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Addison disease
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
Hyponatremia
Gastroenteritis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0614-1

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