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Investigations in endocrinology

Investigating disorders of hyponatraemia

Bobby Chan, Anthony J O’sullivan
Abstract
The investigations in endocrinology section uses case scenarios to educate doctors on the best approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with different endocrine problems. The appropriate selection of tests and correct interpretation of test results are discussed.
Key Points

    Hyponatraemia can be hypovolaemic, euvolaemic or hypervolaemic and treatment differs for each. Three case vignettes are discussed to help with the investigation and management of this disorder.

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