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Diabetes insipidus: a postpartum complication.

T Tulandi, N Yusuf, B I Posner

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |September 1, 1987
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    Sheehan's syndrome and subsequent diabetes insipidus were diagnosed in a woman postpartum. Early recognition of diabetes insipidus is crucial for obstetricians managing postpartum complications.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Background:

    • Sheehan's syndrome is a rare condition caused by severe postpartum hemorrhage.
    • It can lead to hypopituitarism, affecting multiple endocrine axes.

    Observation:

    • A 31-year-old woman presented with symptoms seven months after postpartum bleeding and transient hypotension.
    • Clinical evaluation revealed inability to concentrate urine during water deprivation.

    Findings:

    • Sheehan's syndrome and diabetes insipidus were diagnosed.
    • Administration of 1-Desamino-8-D-arginine-vasopressin (DDAVP) resulted in a marked increase in urinary osmolality, confirming central diabetes insipidus.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering diabetes insipidus as a potential postpartum complication.

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  • Obstetricians should maintain awareness of this diagnosis in women with a history of significant postpartum bleeding.