hrp0084p3-1105 | Pituitary | ESPE2015

Off-label Use of Vaptans in Children with Severe Symptomatic Hyponatremia due to SIADH

Tuli Gerdi , Tessaris Daniele , Di Taranto Serena , Giorgis Alberto , Einaudi Silvia , Matarazzo Patrizia

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/...