Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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Acute intermittent porphyria with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) and neurological crisis, successfully treated with haemodialysis

Int J Res Med Sci. 2014;2(2):795-797.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20140587

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Abstract

We report a 35 years old male, a case of Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) and neurological crisis for its rarity. Since specific parenteral medication (hemin) was not available, patient was empirically treated with haemodialysis with satisfactory outcome.

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  1. Department of Medicine, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (UPRIMS&R), Saifai, Etawah - 206130, UP

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