Understanding Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)

Decreased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) by the pituitary gland

With synthetic analogs of ADH, such as desmopressin

Surgical removal of the tumor causing excess growth hormone production

<p>Through surgery, medication (somatostatin analogs), and radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abnormally short stature due to growth hormone deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgical removal of the tumor causing excessive growth hormone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive release of ADH despite normal or low plasma osmolality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treatment may involve growth hormone therapy to stimulate growth and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgical removal of the pituitary tumor causing excessive growth hormone secretion is a common treatment approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diabetes insipidus can be caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, leading to decreased production of ADH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treatment involves restricting fluid intake to prevent excessive water retention caused by inappropriate ADH secretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery (e.g. endoscopic endonasal approach)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The endoscopic endonasal approach is less invasive, reduces the risk of complications, and provides direct access to the tumor without affecting brain structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fat pads are used to help with the healing process by providing cushioning and protection to the surgical site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DI is due to a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) owing to disease of the posterior pituitary or hypothalamus, and/or the kidney's inability to respond to ADH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polyuria (large volumes of dilute urine), thirst, severe dehydration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ADH replacement therapy and increased water intake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SIADH is due to excess ADH secretion triggered by various factors like malignancies, stress, or ectopic tumors.</p> Signup and view all the answers