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An Interesting Case of Polyuria in a Child

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A 1 year old male child with increased frequency of urine associated with increased thirst was found to have some developmental delays. Laboratory investigations showed increased serum sodium level and serum osmolality with decreased urine osmolality. An empty sella turcica was seen in contrast brain MRI; however focal demyelinating lesion was not present. He was managed with intranasal desmopressin therapy. Developmental delays in such cases can be prevented by early referral to a tertiary health care center where laboratory and imaging facilities are available.

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  1. Department of Biochemistry, Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Arabinda Mohan Bhattarai

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Arun Sharma

  3. Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara, Nepal

    Sulochana Parajuli

  4. Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Suju Mool

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Bhattarai, A.M., Sharma, A., Parajuli, S. et al. An Interesting Case of Polyuria in a Child. Ind J Clin Biochem 33, 365–367 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-017-0725-7

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