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Chronic hypernatremia associated with holoprosencephaly.

M Ohtake, H Suzuki, Y Igarashi

    The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Two young girls with chronic hypernatremia and holoprosencephaly exhibited abnormal antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulation. Their bodies struggled to manage water balance, indicating complex hormonal dysregulation in this rare condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Endocrinology
    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Chronic hypernatremia in children can indicate underlying hormonal or developmental issues.
    • Holoprosencephaly is a congenital disorder affecting brain development and often associated with endocrine dysfunction.

    Observation:

    • Two pediatric patients presented with chronic hypernatremia, holoprosencephaly features, and abnormal responses to water deprivation and saline challenges.
    • Water deprivation tests confirmed antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion, but regulation appeared impaired.

    Findings:

    • Abnormal osmotic regulation of ADH secretion was confirmed via radioimmunoassay in one patient.
    • Incomplete volume regulation of ADH secretion was suggested by water retention during chronic water loading.

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    Implications:

    • These findings highlight the complex interplay between brain development, osmotic balance, and ADH regulation in holoprosencephaly.
    • Further research is needed to understand and manage fluid and electrolyte disturbances in children with these co-occurring conditions.