Sheehan’s Syndrome: It Is Time to Become More Proactive in Identifying This Disease

Sheehan’s Syndrome: It Is Time to Become More Proactive in Identifying This Disease

Sheehan’s syndrome typically occurs as a result of ischemic pituitary necrosis due to severe postpartum hemorrhage and can present with varying degrees of pituitary insufficiency. It is more common in underdeveloped countries, and is frequently diagnosed years after delivery due to its nonspecific s...

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Main Authors: Yara E. Tovar, Waseem Ahmed, Madhulika Urella, Ayman H. Elkadry, Rodhan A. Khthir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Marshall University 2017-10-01
Series:Marshall Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Sheehan’s syndrome
postpartum hypopituitarism
postpartum pituitary gland necrosis
transient hypotension
Online Access:https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1132&context=mjm

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