There is sufficient evidence highlighting the adverse impact of COVID-19 on the various organ systems. However, reports of the atypical endocrine sequelae of COVID-19 are few, and there is a need to document such cases to better understand the short- and long-term systemic effects of COVID-19. Here is a case of diabetes insipidus triggered by COVID-19 in a 54-year-old woman. Case presentation Six weeks after being infected with COVID-19, a 54-year-old Iranian woman presented with excessive thirst, increasing polyuria, and polydipsia. Physical examination revealed mild tachycardia (110 beats per minute).
The medical history of the patient is given in Figure 1. Medical investigation and diagnosis Figure 2 describes the diagnostic procedure. Management The patient received intranasal DDAVP 5 mcg twice a day . The drug was well-tolerated, and no adverse reactions were reported. Four…
