deamino-arginine-vasopressin and Laurence-Moon-Syndrome

The case of a girl with Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome without polydactyly is described. Additional features were small stature, diabetes insipidus neurohormonalis and a renal disorder. The diabetes insipidus neurohormonalis was successfully treated with a new vasopressin analogue, DDAVP. The importance of renal studies in patients with Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome is emphasized.

Topics: Child; Child, Preschool; Chlorides; Deamino Arginine Vasopressin; Diabetes Insipidus; Drinking; Female; Fever; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Kidney; Laurence-Moon Syndrome; Osmolar Concentration; Sodium