Impact of etiology, age and gender on onset and severity of hyponatremia in patients with hypopituitarism: retrospective analysis in a specialised endocrine unit

ConclusionHyponatremia is an important presenting feature of pituitary disease and a strong indicator of life-threatening steroid deficiency. Old age and severity of hypopituitarism are major risk factors for hyponatremia. In older patients NFPA is the most common etiology, while other rare causes of hypopituitarism are more prevalent in younger patients with hyponatremia.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research