Iatrogenic water intoxication after pelvic ultrasonography imaging

Am J Emerg Med. 2010 Mar;28(3):385.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2009.01.029.

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is a simple, easily accessible, and noninvasive method. Thus, it is commonly used. The bladder should be sufficiently filled to acquire pelvic images by US. This report describes water poisoning in 3 patients with no hepatic, cardiac, or renal disease. Both patients had a history of excessive fluid intake.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysmenorrhea / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Water Intoxication / diagnosis*