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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Sheehan's syndrome may be classified based on the onset or presentation of [[symptoms]] and the degree of [[glandular]] damage. Sheehan's syndrome may be classified into acute and chronic subtypes based on the time period after [[delivery]] and also extent of [[Gland|glandular]] damage. | |||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
* Sheehan's syndrome may be classified based on: | |||
* Sheehan's syndrome may be classified based on | |||
** The onset or presentation of [[symptoms]] | ** The onset or presentation of [[symptoms]] | ||
** The degree of [[glandular]] damage | ** The degree of [[glandular]] damage | ||
=== | === Acute === | ||
* [[Patient]] presents within days to weeks after [[delivery]] | * [[Patient]] presents within days to weeks after [[delivery]]. | ||
* Considerable damage results in [[acute]] presentation | * Considerable damage results in [[acute]] presentation. | ||
=== | === Chronic === | ||
* Patient presents months to years after [[delivery]] | * [[Patient]] presents months to years after [[delivery]]. | ||
* The damage is little or much less compared to the [[acute]] | * The damage is little or much less compared to the [[acute]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Sheehan's syndrome may be classified based on the onset or presentation of symptoms and the degree of glandular damage. Sheehan's syndrome may be classified into acute and chronic subtypes based on the time period after delivery and also extent of glandular damage.
Classification
- Sheehan's syndrome may be classified based on:
Acute
- Patient presents within days to weeks after delivery.
- Considerable damage results in acute presentation.
Chronic
- Patient presents months to years after delivery.
- The damage is little or much less compared to the acute.