Sheehan syndrome

Sheehan syndrome is a rare complication of postpartum haemorrahage in which there is necrosis of the pituitary gland resulting in hypopituitarism. 

The degree of hypopituitarism varies, with the anterior pituitary more susceptible to damage than the posterior.

Signs and symptoms are those of hypopituitarism. 

References

Prabhaker, V. and Shalet, S. Aetiology, diagnosis and management of hypopituitarism in adult life. Postgrad Med J. 2006; 82(966): 259-266. 

Schrager, S. and Sabo, L. Sheehan syndrome: a rare complication of postpartum hemorrhage. J Am Board Fam Parct. 2001; 14(5): 389-391.

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