Central diabetes insipidus due to sarcoidosis

Central diabetes insipidus due to sarcoidosis

Authors

  • Wolter I. Q. de Waard Zuyderland medisch centrum
  • Patrick L. H. van Battum Zuyderland medisch centrum
  • Remy L. M. Mostard Zuyderland medisch centrum

Keywords:

diabetes insipidus, sarcoidosis, hypogonadism

Abstract

We describe a case of a 40-year old Caucasian male who presented with bihilar enlargement. Additional investigation revealed sarcoidosis. During hospitalization patient developed hypernatremia due to central diabetes insipidus. Central diabetes insipidus was caused by neurosarcoidosis. MRI-scan did not show abnormalities of the pituitary gland, but additional investigation showed hypopituitarism. He was treated with prednisolone, minrin and testosterone. Sodium- and testosterone levels normalised but suppletion is still required.  

Author Biographies

Wolter I. Q. de Waard, Zuyderland medisch centrum

Department of respiratory medicine, pulmonologist-in-training

Patrick L. H. van Battum, Zuyderland medisch centrum

Department of internal medicine, endocrinologist

Remy L. M. Mostard, Zuyderland medisch centrum

Department of respiratory medicine, pulmonologist

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Published

25-08-2017

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Case Reports

How to Cite

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de Waard WIQ, van Battum PLH, Mostard RLM. Central diabetes insipidus due to sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2017 Aug. 25 [cited 2025 Apr. 2];34(2):191-3. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/5439