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Unmasking the Culprit of Profound Hyponatremia in an Infant

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Infants with severe hyponatremia (Na < 120) and an abdominal mass require an astute clinical evaluation and often represent a medical emergency. We report a case of a 2-month-old White female, born full term, presenting with a two-day history of decreased oral intake and urinary output, who was found to have severe hyponatremia with notable abdominal distention. Abdominal imaging revealed the presence of a pelvic mass causing obstructive uropathy. Further imaging and urogenital examination revealed a hydrometrocolpos. This rare entity required urgent surgical intervention and standard supportive care in the PICU. She had a subsequent significant improvement in symptoms and prevention of further deleterious complications.

Source: Case Reports in Pediatrics

DOI: 10.1155/crpe/4883190

Authors: Bayan Matarneh, Richard Johnson, Jamie Bell

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Michigan, Central Michigan University

Language: English

Topic: Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790