Abstract:Background
We report a case of CDI due to craniopharyngioma resection that became refractory to oral DDAVP after recurrence of tumor and subsequent surgical removal. Due to inability of patient to use the intranasal route, subcutaneous (SC) DDAVP was used successfully.
Clinical Case
An 11-year male developed CDI after craniopharyngioma removal and proton beam therapy. He developed also panhypopituitarism, hypothalamic obesity, and had an impaired thirst mechanism. CDI was mana… Show more
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