A Case of Hyponatremia with Generalized Convulsion Following Sinus Surgery.
- Author:
Sang Yeon KIM
1
;
Chang Hoon LEE
;
Sang Hee CHUNG
;
Jin Hee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. entcho@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Post-operative hyponatremia;
Syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone
- MeSH:
Emergencies;
Hyponatremia;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Seizures
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(5):467-470
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Post-operative hyponatremia is associated with fluid overload and inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is related to stress, pain and others. Hyponatremia is a frequently encountered condition in clinical practice but severe post-operative hyponatremia has rarely been reported. Hyponatremia is curable; but severe hyponatremia is a fatal and emergency. Therefore, we should be aware of this phenomenon, diagnosis and management. We experienced one case of severe hyponatremia with generalized convulsion and neurologic symptoms in post-operative period.
