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Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic  

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Definition

  • A genetic or acquired polyuric disorder characterized by persistent hypotonic urine and HYPOKALEMIA. This condition is due to renal tubular insensitivity to VASOPRESSIN and failure to reduce urine volume. It may be the result of mutations of genes encoding VASOPRESSIN RECEPTORS or AQUAPORIN-2; KIDNEY DISEASES; adverse drug effects; or complications from PREGNANCY. X-linked congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus disorders occurring mostly in males and associated with V2 RECEPTOR mutations. Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus associated with mutations of AQUAPORIN-2.

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Entry terms

  • Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus

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