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Whats your diagnosis? A 55-year-old woman presented with polyuria, nocturia, and thirst induced polydipsia that developed insidiously over a six-month period. She was seen by her primary physician who suspected and confirmed a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. She was treated with DDAVP that provided excellent symptom control. Laboratory studies reflected normal anterior pituitary function. She was otherwise healthy. Physical examination was unrevealing. Magnetic resonance imaging of the sella illustrated a 1.5 cm mass in the region of the hypothalamus. Stay tuned! Answer tomorrow.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:12:44 +0000

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