Normouricemia in the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.

E. Akalin, A. Chandrakantan, J. Keane, R. J. Hamburger

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Abstract

Hyponatremia is seen in 40% to 60% of hospitalized acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) and volume contraction are the most common causes. The serum uric acid level can be used to distinguish between these two causes of hyponatremia. Hypouricemia is the rule in SIADH, whereas hyperuricemia commonly accompanies volume contraction. This report presents an AIDS patient with SIADH and normouricemia secondary to pyrazinamide and ethambutol.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E8
JournalAmerican journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation
Volume37
Issue number1
StatePublished - Jan 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nephrology

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