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Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: a comprehensive overview.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 26 Apr 2022
Vaz de Castro Pedro Alves Soares, Bitencourt Letícia, de Oliveira Campos Juliana Lacerda, Fischer Bruna Luisa, Soares de Brito Stephanie Bruna Camilo, Soares Beatriz Santana, Drummond Juliana Beaudette, Simões E Silva Ana Cristina
Abstract excerpt
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) is characterized by the inability to concentrate urine that results in polyuria and polydipsia, despite having normal or elevated plasma concentrations of arginine vasopressin (AVP). In this study, we review the clinical aspects and diagnosis of NDI, the various etiologies, current treatment options and potential future developments. NDI has different clinical manifestations...
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