Cerebral Edema During Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in an Adult With New Onset Diabetes

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 055-058 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Troy ◽  
Roger P. Clark ◽  
Sri G. Kakarala ◽  
Jocelyn Burns ◽  
Isaac E. Silverman ◽  
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Author(s):  
Crista Cerrone ◽  
Michael J. Stoner

The case of a tachypneic 8-year-old exemplifies the diversity of etiologies for tachypnea and is a good reminder to avoid conformation bias given a patient’s history. In this case, the child has new onset diabetes and is in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is due to a deranged metabolism given the lack of insulin, leading to hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis as well as dehydration. The chapter highlights the treatment including diligent rehydration and correction of acidosis. This is accomplished by restoring typical metabolic pathways with insulin all while closely monitoring and correcting changes in glucose and electrolytes. Finally, clinical symptoms are monitored closely to avoid pitfalls, which can include altered metal status, respiratory failure, cerebral edema, coma, and death.


Author(s):  
Monica N. Naguib ◽  
Jennifer K. Raymond ◽  
Alaina P. Vidmar

AbstractIntroductionMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a unique clinical complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection observed in pediatric patients. COVID-19 is emerging as a potential trigger for the development of diabetes in children. Here, we report a patient presenting with MIS-C and new onset diabetes, and discuss the implication and clinical management of these concomitant conditions.Case presentationAn eight-year-old female presented with hyperglycemia, ketosis and metabolic acidosis consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the setting of fever, rash, respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, reduced systolic function with dilation of the left anterior descending artery, and positive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggestive of MIS-C.


2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 536-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohsen Dehghani ◽  
Saman Nikeghbalian ◽  
Ahad Eshraghian ◽  
Mahmood Haghighat ◽  
Mohammad Hadi Imanieh ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 232470962095133
Author(s):  
Asim Kichloo ◽  
Michael S. Albosta ◽  
Shane McMahon ◽  
Kimberly Movsesian ◽  
Farah Wani ◽  
...  

Immunotherapy drugs are gaining popularity in the treatment of certain malignancies due to the success of these agents in recent clinical trials. Pembrolizumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that acts via binding to programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) receptors on T-cells, allowing for the constitutive activation of T-cells to fight malignant tumor cells. Immune checkpoint molecules such as PD-1 act to inhibit T-cell function, promoting tolerance to self-antigens. Inhibition of these molecules may lead to increased T-cell activation against cancer cells, but also against healthy tissue, leading to the side effects of these medications known as immune-related adverse events. In this article, we present the case of a 77-year-old female with a history of metastatic colonic adenocarcinoma presenting with new-onset diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis in the setting of receiving pembrolizumab chemotherapy. Our patient was treated with hydration, insulin therapy, and management of her electrolytes, ultimately being discharged with the need for home insulin therapy to manage her new-onset diabetes. There are no current guidelines for the management or surveillance of patients receiving pembrolizumab chemotherapy, and further research should be done to determine which patients are at highest risk to developing this rare but potentially lethal side effect.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nabila Chekhlabi ◽  
Amal Haoudar ◽  
Nadia Echcharii ◽  
Said Ettair ◽  
Nezha Dini

Background and Aims. There is growing evidence that the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is emerging as a potential trigger virus for the development of diabetes mellitus in children. This can occur even in patients without factors predisposing to impaired glucose metabolism. Here, we report two rare cases of diabetic ketoacidosis revealing new-onset diabetes and precipitated by COVID-19. These cases are reported in view of their rarity and originality. The relationship between type 1 diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 is discussed. Results. Two children developed symptoms suggestive of diabetic ketoacidosis preceded by polyuria, polydipsia, and asbestos. There is a documented COVID-19 infection in the parents of the 2 children. An asymptomatic infection was detected in the 2 patients on the basis of a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Thoracic imaging and inflammatory workup were negative in both cases. Both patients responded well to treatment, including rehydration regimens and intravenous insulin. On the 2nd day of their hospitalization, they were transferred to several injections of subcutaneous insulin with therapeutic and nutritional education from the parents. After about 4 weeks, their insulin requirements probably decreased due to the diabetes honeymoon. Conclusion. COVID-19 can induce acute onset diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis in children. More research data are needed to improve our knowledge of this constellation and to guide the most appropriate therapies.


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