Severe hyponatremia in children: a review of the literature through instructive cases.

Michele Mazzolai, Andrea Apicella, Pierluigi Marzuillo, Ingrid Rabach, Andrea Taddio, Egidio Barbi, Giorgio Cozzi

Journal: Minerva pediatrics 2022;74(1):61-69

PMID: 33820399

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Abstract

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder in the pediatric population. Symptoms are related to the time in which hyponatremia has developed. The acute presentation could be dramatic, with neurological symptoms like headache, seizure, impaired mental status and even coma. It is essential for the physician to be aware of the possible causes of hyponatremia in the child in order to start a prompt treatment.

Address: Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy - [email protected].; AORN Santobono-Pausillipon, Naples, Italy.; Department of Woman, Child and of General and Specialized Surgery, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy.; Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy.; Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

DOI: 10.23736/S2724-5276.21.05856-4

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MeSH Terms: Child, Coma, Humans, Hyponatremia, Seizures, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance