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[Regression of a massive hydronephrosis in familial central diabetes insipidus treated with Adiuretin]
Abstract:
A ten year old boy with hereditary pituitary diabetes insipidus presented with massive bilateral hydronephrosis, hydroureters and an extremely large bladder. Radiological investigations excluded a mechanical obstruction or vesicoureteral reflux. Treatment with the adiuretin analog DDAVP resulted in regression of the urinary tract changes after 5 months and an almost complete disappearance after 3 1/2 years. The urinary tract dilatation probably results from the large urine flows which exceed the capacity of the urinary tract causing a functional obstruction and residual urine.
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