Sheehan's Syndrome A Case Report and Literature Review

Post-partum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan's syndrome) is a rare complication of post-partum hemorrhage. The diagnosis can be erratic and often delayed. In this case report of Sheehan's syndrome in the post-partum period, the signs were characterized by agalactia, severe hypoglycemia, and low...

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Published in:	Libyan journal of medicine Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 81 - 107
Main Authors:	Errarhay, S, Kamaoui, I, Bouchikhi, C, Châara, H, Bouguern, H, Tizniti, S, Melhouf, A, Banani, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States CoAction Publishing 01-06-2009
Subjects:	Case Study Hemorrhagic shock Agalactia Postpartum
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Summary:	Post-partum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan's syndrome) is a rare complication of post-partum hemorrhage. The diagnosis can be erratic and often delayed. In this case report of Sheehan's syndrome in the post-partum period, the signs were characterized by agalactia, severe hypoglycemia, and low serum levels of thyroid hormones, cortico-adrenal hormones, and gonadotrophin (FSH, LH). The hypophyseal magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of hypopituitarism secondary to pituitary necrosis.
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ISSN:	1993-2820 1819-6357
DOI:	10.4176/081201