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Iso-osmolar hyponatremia from polyethylene glycol.


ABSTRACT: Understanding and applying pathophysiological concepts to patient care is an important skill for physicians in the clinical setting. Here, we present a case that demonstrates how the application of common physiological concepts relating to the widely accepted hyponatremia algorithm led to an accurate diagnosis of hyponatremia. This case documents iso-osmolar hyponatremia caused by orally administered polyethylene glycol absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Herein, we discuss the workup and differential diagnosis for iso-osmolar hyponatremia in juxtaposition with the pathophysiological mechanisms unique to this case. We discuss these pathophysiological mechanisms based on the patients' laboratory data and responses to therapeutic interventions.

SUBMITTER: Tucker BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7886577 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Iso-osmolar hyponatremia from polyethylene glycol.

Tucker Bryan M BM   Pirkle James L JL   Stefi Erinda E   Sheikh-Hamad David D   DuBose Thomas T  

Clinical kidney journal 20200713 2


Understanding and applying pathophysiological concepts to patient care is an important skill for physicians in the clinical setting. Here, we present a case that demonstrates how the application of common physiological concepts relating to the widely accepted hyponatremia algorithm led to an accurate diagnosis of hyponatremia. This case documents iso-osmolar hyponatremia caused by orally administered polyethylene glycol absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Herein, we discuss the workup and  ...[more]

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