[Rapid progress of a cerebral edema due to fulminant hyponatremia]

Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed. 2018 Feb;113(1):45-49. doi: 10.1007/s00063-017-0308-7. Epub 2017 May 24.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Severe acute hyponatremia is a life-threatening illness. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman with lethal cerebral edema due to acute isovolemic hyponatremia.

Keywords: ECG changes; Electrolyte imbalance; Fluid balance; Polydipsia; Unconsciousness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Edema* / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia* / complications