Author:
Chen Hsi-Chih,Sung Chih-Chien
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Empty sella syndrome is characterized by a constellation of symptoms that encompass various systems, and includes endocrine, neurologic, ophthalmologic, and psychiatric presentations. We here report a case of a young man presenting with severe hyponatremia due to empty sella syndrome and focus on changes in electrolytes during corticosteroid supplementation.
Case report
A 36-year-old man presented with general weakness, poor appetite, and dizziness for 4 days. Physical assessment revealed lower limbs nonpitting oedema. Pertinent laboratory data showed severe hyponatremia (sodium 108 mmol/L). Endocrine work-up revealed low cortisol levels at 1.17 µg/dL (reference: 4.82–19.5 µg/dL) and inappropriately normal adrenocorticotropic hormone levels at 12.4 pg/mL (reference: 0.1–46.0 pg/mL), indicating secondary adrenal insufficiency. Brain magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of empty sella syndrome. He developed delirium and agitation one day after cortisol supplementation with a sodium correction rate of 10 mmol/L/day, while hypokalaemia (potassium 3.4 mmol/L) also developed. The symptoms improved after lowering the serum sodium level. This patient was eventually discharged after 12 days of hospitalization when the serum sodium and potassium levels were 139 mmol/L and 3.5 mmol/L, respectively.
Conclusion
Herein, we address the importance of timely diagnosis of empty sella syndrome in patients with hyponatremia and highlight the close monitoring of the changes in electrolytes during corticosteroid replacement.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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