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BMC Neurology
Published in: BMC Neurology 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Case report

Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) associated with lateral medullary syndrome: case report and literature review

Authors: Hiroro Nakano, Daisuke Yanase, Masahito Yamada

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

Only one case of syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone with lateral medullary syndrome has been reported so far. We report a case of lateral medullary syndrome showing syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone and analyze the pathomechanism underlying its clinical features.

Case presentation

A 67-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for dizziness, dysarthria, and dysphagia. He was diagnosed with lateral medullary syndrome based on the neurological examination and brain magnetic resonance imaging. Horner syndrome was absent. Asymptomatic hyponatremia appeared 9 days after admission and the patient was diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. Fluid restriction and intravenous furosemide injection improved the hyponatremia.

Conclusion

Lateral medullary syndrome could be associated with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone.
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Metadata
Title
Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) associated with lateral medullary syndrome: case report and literature review
Authors
Hiroro Nakano
Daisuke Yanase
Masahito Yamada
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-016-0641-0

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