NCIt related terms : Syndrome of Inappropriate Vasopressin Secretion; Inappropriate Arginine Vasopressin Secretion; Inappropriate ADH Secretion; Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone;
NCIt definition : A syndrome characterized by abnormal secretion of antidiuretic hormone in conjunction
with neoplastic growth occurring anywhere in the body.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A syndrome characterized by elevated concentrations of antidiuretic hormone
(ADH) or ADH-like peptides, in the setting of hyponatremia and hypoosmolality. Causes
include surgical damage to the pituitary stalk, drugs that stimulate release of, or
mimic ADH, including psychotropic drugs, ectopic production of ADH, and pulmonary
disease.;