ESPE Abstracts

Background: Vaptans, vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist, are used in adults to treat hyponatremia associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). To date, in paediatric patients with SIADH there are few data about use of vaptans, still considered off-label.Case presentation 1: A 9-yo female with surgically treated suprasellar astrocitoma developed chronic hyponatremia (121–128 mmol/...