The pressor and antidiuretic actions of arginine vasopressin (AVP) have been well documented. This review focuses on the less widely appreciated actions of AVP which also have important physiologic functions and when better understood may provide important insights into common disease states. These actions include effects on pain perception and bone structure as well as important relationships to the varied components of metabolic syndrome. These include effects on blood glucose, lipid levels, and blood pressure. AVP may also play a role in the progression of chronic kidney disease and effect physiologic changes relating to aging, abnormal social behavior, and cognitive function. Important cellular responses including cell proliferation, inflammation, and control of infection and their relationship to AVP are described. Finally, the effects of AVP on hemostasis and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis are noted. The goal of this summary of the various actions of AVP is to direct attention to the potential benefits of research in these underemphasized areas of importance.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1), also known as von Recklinghausen's disease, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. NF-I vasculopathy has been used to describe various vascular malformations associated with NF-1. Secondary hypertension related to NF-1 vasculopathy has been reported because of renal artery stenosis, coarctation of the abdominal aorta and other vascular lesions; however, coarctation of the thoracic aorta has seldom been reported. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of isolated coarctation of thoracic aorta in a pregnant female with NF-1. Healthcare providers caring for patients with NF-1 should be aware of associated vascular complications.

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129 Background: Male Breast Cancer (MBC) survivors have an increased risk of developing secondary contralateral breast cancer. However, the risk of developing other solid tumors and hematological malignancies is not well understood. Methods: The Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database was used to detect MBC cases diagnosed up to 12/31/2011. The Standardized Incidence Ratio (SIR) was calculated as the ratio of observed to expected cases of second primary malignancy based on incidence data in the general United States population. The latency exclusion period from the date of diagnosis was 5 years. We also investigated for any modifying effects such as radiation therapy, age at diagnosis, and latency period after initial diagnosis (5-10 years and >10 years) that may have increased the risk for secondary cancer. Results: A total of 1,239 men with an initial diagnosis of primary breast cancer were included in our analysis. Overall, there was an increased SIR of secondary solid tumors of the pharynx (SIR: 8.39, P<0.05), hypopharynx (SIR: 15.77, P<0.05), and brain (SIR: 4.40, p<0.05), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) (SIR: 2.49, P<0.05), that was also seen in MBC cases that received radiation (24.1%), (SIR: 4.51, P<0.05). For MBC diagnoses in patients >40 years, there was an increased incidence for these malignancies and for “all solid tumors” (SIR: 1.30, P<0.05) as well. In the period ranging from 5-10 years after initial breast cancer diagnosis increased incidence for tumors of the pharynx (SIR: 8.95, P<0.05) and hypopharynx (SIR: 16.70, P<0.05) were seen. In contrast, there was no significant increased incidence of secondary cancers >10 years after initial diagnosis. Conclusions: MBC survivors are at increased risk for secondary malignancies of the pharynx, hypopharynx, brain, and NHL. Older age at diagnosis and radiation treatment appear to be risk factors. Risk of secondary tumors of the pharynx and hypopharynx is greatest 5-10 years after initial breast cancer diagnosis but optimal surveillance for MBC survivors requires further clarification.

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A 69-year-old male had initially presented with low-grade proteinuria, microhematuria, and a positive myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophilic antibody (ANCA). He subsequently developed deterioration of kidney function and developed uremic symptoms. Creatinine was 486.2 μmol/L (5.5 mg/dL). Anti-MPO was positive (titer >8 U, normal <0.4). He was clinically diagnosed with rapidly proliferative glomerulonephritis most likely due to ANCA vasculitis. He received three doses of pulse methylprednisolone therapy. Kidney biopsy showed pauci-immune glomerulonephritis. Immunofluorescence was positive for faint linear IgG staining of glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Anti-GBM antibody was positive 2.1 U (normal <1). He was started on high-dose oral steroids; monthly intravenous cyclophosphamide and plasmapheresis were also initiated. His symptoms improved and creatinine is 247.5 μmol/L (2.8 mg/dL). His repeat anti-GBM antibody was negative. This is a rare case of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis due to dual MPO-ANCA antibodies and anti-GBM antibodies (DAV).