A 22-year-old woman presents with recurrent seizures and cognitive dysfunction. She is subsequently diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme. Which of the following is the most likel... A 22-year-old woman presents with recurrent seizures and cognitive dysfunction. She is subsequently diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her hyponatremia? A. Salt-wasting nephropathy B. Excessive water consumption C. Increased consumption of soft drinks D. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
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The question is asking which of the four provided options is the most likely cause of hyponatremia in a 22-year-old woman diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme who presents with symptoms of seizures and cognitive dysfunction.
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Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
The final answer is D. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
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The final answer is D. Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
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Glioblastoma multiforme can lead to the production of ectopic ADH, causing SIADH and resulting in hyponatremia.
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A common mistake is to associate hyponatremia with salt-wasting directly, without considering hormonal imbalances often seen in brain tumors.
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