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Inflammation and hyponatremia: an underrecognized condition?
Se Jin Park, Jae Il Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2013;56(12):519-522.   Published online December 20, 2013

Timely diagnosis of hyponatremia is important for preventing potential morbidity and mortality as it is often an indicator of underlying disease. The most common cause of eurvolemic hyponatremia is the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Recent studies have demonstrated that proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL) 1β and IL-6 are involved in the development of hyponatremia, a condition...

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