Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic

Overview

A genetic or acquired polyuric disorder caused by a deficiency of VASOPRESSINS secreted by the NEUROHYPOPHYSIS. Clinical signs include the excretion of large volumes of dilute URINE; HYPERNATREMIA; THIRST; and polydipsia. Etiologies include HEAD TRAUMA; surgeries and diseases involving the HYPOTHALAMUS and the PITUITARY GLAND. This disorder may also be caused by mutations of genes such as ARVP encoding vasopressin and its corresponding neurophysin (NEUROPHYSINS).

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Quick facts about Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C12.050.351.968.419.135.750|C12.200.777.419.135.750|C12.950.419.135.750|C19.700.159.750

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