Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: In 30–50% of cases central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is idiopathic. Other causes include tumours, pituitary surgery, cranial trauma or infiltrative diseases. Long-term medical follow-up is crucial given that idiopathic CDI can be the earliest sign of an evolving process (inflammatory or tumoural).Case report: We report the case of a 23-year-old woman who presented with isolated polydipsia and polyuria. The diagnosis of isolated CDI was ...