Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) associated with prostatic carcinoma

Authors
Yalcin, S Erman, M Tekuzman, G Ruacan, S
Citation
S. Yalcin et al., Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) associated with prostatic carcinoma, AM J CL ONC, 23(4), 2000, pp. 384-385
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY-CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS
ISSN journal
02773732 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
384 - 385
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-3732(200008)23:4<384:SOIAHS>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) may occur in a variety of diseases, including malignancies, and can be induced by drugs. We repor t a case of SIADH associated with prostatic carcinoma. A 50-year-old man wa s admitted to hospital with severe flank pain and weight loss. The diagnosi s of SIADH syndrome and prostatic carcinoma was established, and hormonal t herapy was instituted. However, the patient died in a month without any res ponse to therapy. We conclude that prostatic carcinoma may cause SIADH and should therefore be considered in the differential diagnosis.