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Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
demeclocycline) Primary polydipsia ... characterized by excessive ... is aimed at the psychiatric ... Classification #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
of Polyuria - Differential ... Test • Primary polydipsia ... Deprivation Test - Excessive ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Differential #
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
Definition: Excessive ... patients with psychiatric ... insipidus Differential ... Diagnosis: Diabetes ... intoxication Initial Workup