Lack of inhibition of vasopressin release in midfacial hypoplasia

Friedman, A.L.; Chesney, R.W.; Bargman, G.J.; Segar, W.E.

Journal of Pediatrics 94(4): 591-594

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3476
PMID: 430294
Document Number: 148510
A girl with midfacial hypoplasia and excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone leading to long-standing hyponatremia is described. The relationship between these 2 findings is discussed in light of the possible changes in hypothalamic function necessary to account for hyponatremia.

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