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ea0037gp.17.07 | Pituitary–Neuroendocrinology and central salt regulation | ECE2015

Heterogenous patterns of recovery from adipsic diabetes insipidus in adult patients

Hernandez Martin Cuesta , Dineen Rosemary , Gupta Saket , Salehmohamed Ridhwaan , Thompson Christopher

Introduction: The natural history of adipsic diabetes insipidus (ADI) is not completely understood. Isolated case reports suggest occasional recovery of adipsia. We present the follow up of a cohort of 12 patients with ADI.Setting: National pituitary unit with interest in diabetes insipidus.Methods: ADI was identified by demonstrating absent thirst and AVP responses to hypertonic saline infusion. Results 12 patients with ADI were i...