Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: Causes revealed
EJ Holtzman, DA Ausiello - Hospital practice, 1994 - Taylor & Francis
EJ Holtzman, DA Ausiello
Hospital practice, 1994•Taylor & FrancisIn congenital NDI, the failure of the renal tubules to respond to antidiuretic hormone is
caused by mutation of the arginine vasopressin receptor gene. Two dozen different
mutations have been identified to date—all with the same clinical consequences. Several
causes of acquired NDI, of which lithium is the most common, are also discussed.
caused by mutation of the arginine vasopressin receptor gene. Two dozen different
mutations have been identified to date—all with the same clinical consequences. Several
causes of acquired NDI, of which lithium is the most common, are also discussed.
In congenital NDI, the failure of the renal tubules to respond to antidiuretic hormone is caused by mutation of the arginine vasopressin receptor gene. Two dozen different mutations have been identified to date—all with the same clinical consequences. Several causes of acquired NDI, of which lithium is the most common, are also discussed.
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