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Central diabetes insipidus

What is Central diabetes insipidus?

Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a hypothalamus-pituitary disease characterized by polyuria and polydipsia due to a vasopressin (AVP) deficiency. It can be inherited or acquired (hereditary CDI and acquired CDI; see these terms).

Other condition names

  • CDI
  • Neurogenic diabetes insipidus

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • Childhood
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