Unusual presentation of Sheehan's syndrome with severe hyponatremia and recurrent symptomatic hypoglycemia: A case report / Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
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: 166-170, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
@#<p style="text-align justify;">Sheehan's syndrome (SS) is postpartum hypopituitarism caused by necrosis of the pituitary gland. The onset in most cases is several months or even years after the inciting delivery, so it is often unrecognized and not adequately treated. Because SS often evolves slowly, it is usually diagnosed late. We report a 47-year old woman with loss of consciousness. Fourteen years ago, she had postpartum hemorrhage with subsequent amenorrhea and failure to lactate. Laboratory investigation showed low blood sugar and serum sodium levels, amid normal cortisol and thyroid function tests. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pituitary revealed an empty sella consistent with SS. The presentation of hypoglycemia and hyponatremia are less known complications of Sheehan's syndrome with only a few documented in case reports.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Hipófisis
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Hipófisis
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Pruebas de Función de la Tiroides
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Inconsciencia
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Hidrocortisona
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Hormona del Crecimiento
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Ácido Láctico
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Síndrome de Silla Turca Vacía
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Amenorrea
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Año:
2016
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