ESPE Abstracts

Background: Diabetes insipidus (DI) represents a rare but critical condition in neonatology, particularly affecting extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and preterm infants. It arises from deficiencies in arginine vasopressin within the hypothalamic-neurohypophyseal system or defects in vasopressin receptors at the kidney level. Recognizing DI in neonates proves challenging due to subtle symptoms. Early diagnosis and prompt management of water and electrolyte imb...