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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Historical Perspective
[ Postpartum ischemic pituitary necrosis was first reported about a century ago in Przeglad Lekarski by Leon Konrad Gliński, though it was named after Harold Sheehan. Postpartum ischemic pituitary necrosis is still one of the most common causes of hypopituitarism in developing countries but it's prevalence is decreased in developed countries because of improved obstetrical care. Mostly, PPH leading to severe hypotension or shock results in Sheehan's syndrome.[1]]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Apart from vasospasm, thrombosis and compression of the hypophyseal arteries, Pituitary gland enlargement, autoimmunity, DIC and smaller size of sella are thought to play a contributing role in pathogenesis of sheehan Syndrome.[2]. It is thought that tissue necrosis could release sequestered antigens, triggering autoimmunity of the pituitary and delayed hypopituitarism in Sheehan's syndrome.[3]
Causes
Differentiating ((Page name)) from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
References
- ↑ Krysiak R, Okopień B (2015). "[Sheehan's syndrome--a forgotten disease with 100 years' history]". Prz. Lek. (in Polish). 72 (6): 313–20. PMID 26817341.
- ↑ Keleştimur F (2003). "Sheehan's syndrome". Pituitary. 6 (4): 181–8. PMID 15237929.
- ↑ Goswami R, Kochupillai N, Crock PA, Jaleel A, Gupta N (2002). "Pituitary autoimmunity in patients with Sheehan's syndrome". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 87 (9): 4137–41. doi:10.1210/jc.2001-020242. PMID 12213861.