A 45-year-old female patient with Sheehan’s syndrome presenting with imminent adrenal crisis: a case report

A 45-year-old female patient with Sheehan’s syndrome presenting with imminent adrenal crisis: a case report

Abstract Background Sheehan's syndrome is hypopituitarism due to pituitary gland necrosis resulting from hemorrhagic shock during pregnancy. It is a rare complication with varied manifestations and a considerable delay in diagnosis. Case presentation We describe the case of a 45-year-old Ethiop...

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Main Authors: Abere Genetu, Yibeltal Anemen, Sinshaw Abay, Simachew Anemen Bante, Kebadnew Mulatu Mihrete
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Case report
Panhypopituitarism
Sheehan’s syndrome
Postpartum hemorrhage
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal crisis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02827-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02827-0

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