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ea0070aep767 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

Severe hyponatremia revealing hypopituitarism of undetermined etiology

Zargni Asma , Oueslati Ibtissem , Skouri Wafa , Abidi Sahar , Yazidi Meriem , Khessairi Nadia , Chaker Fatma , Chihaoui Melika

Introduction: Hyponatremia represents a frequent electrolyte disorder. It is defined as a serum sodium level below 135 mmol/L and it is severe when serum level is below 125 mmol/l. Endocrine disorders including adrenal deficiency and hypothyroidism are uncommon causes of hyponatremia. Secondary adrenal insufficiency is related with hyponatremia through increased ADH secretion.Herein, we report a case of severe hyponatremia revealing hypopituitarism.<...