Case report of severe maternal hyponatremia complicating preeclampsia

Abstract

The incidence of preeclampsia associated maternal and neonatal hyponatremia is reportedly rare and can be life threatening in severe cases. The timely diagnosis and careful management requires a multidisciplinary approach between obstetric, neonatal, endocrinology, and intensive care teams. We report firstly, on a case of severe hyponatremia associated with preeclampsia, secondary to inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone secretion, followed by a review of cases over a one year period at our institution.

Keywords:

• Hyponatremia
• sodium
• preeclampsia
• intensive neonatal care
• syndrome of inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.