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[Gestational diabetes insipidus]
Ulla D Hansen1, Steen J Bonnema
1Gynaekologisk/obstetrisk afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. udh@dadlnet.dk
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.
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.