II. Pathophysiology

  1. Deficient response by Kidney to Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
    1. Contrast with Central Diabetes Insipidus (deficient ADH)
  2. ADH fails increasing collecting duct water permeability
  3. Failed countercurrent mechanism
    1. Inadequate generation of hypertonic interstitium

III. Causes

  1. Congenital
  2. Chronic disease of renal Medulla
    1. Medullary cystic disease
    2. Pyelonephritis
  3. Protein deficient diet
  4. Salt deficient diet
  5. Hypercalcemia
  6. Hypokalemia
  7. Amyloidosis
  8. Multiple Myeloma
  9. Medications
    1. Demeclocycline
    2. Lithium
    3. Glyburide

IV. Diagnosis

  1. Fluid Deprivation Test
    1. No response to water deprivation
    2. No response to exogenous ADH administration
  2. Hare-Hickey Test
    1. Increased ADH to Serum Osmolality ratio

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Definition (MSH) 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.
Definition (NCI) Diabetes insipidus caused by insensitivity of the kidneys to antidiuretic hormone.
Definition (CSP) polyuric disorder characterized by normal rates of renal filtration and solute excretion, but a persistent hypotonic urine due to the failure of renal tubules to respond to antidiuretic hormones, such as vasopressin, to reduce urine volume; tubular insensitivity to vasopressin can result from genetic defects, diseases, drug effects, or may occur with pregnancy.
Concepts Disease or Syndrome (T047)
MSH D018500
ICD9 588.1
ICD10 N25.1
SnomedCT 123294004, 111395007
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Czech diabetes insipidus nefrogenní, Nefrogenní diabetes insipidus
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