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ea0025p171 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFEBES2011

‘Uterine neuroendocrine tumour: an unusual cause of hyponatraemia’ and the role of tolvaptan, a vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist

Mlawa Gideon , Fraser Laura , Price Sophie , Green Robert , Turner Ben , Guy Rowland

Background: Hyponatraemia is the commonest electrolyte abnormality in clinical practice, and may be a biochemical manifestation of different diseases including malignancy. Uterine neuroendocrine tumours causing hyponatraemia are rare and can cause a diagnostic challenge.We present a case of 68 years widow who presented with 3 weeks history of nausea, occasional vomiting, confusion, increased urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, chronic constipation, ...