| The changing face of Sheehan's syndrome. | |
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PMID: 20944496 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Postpartum necrosis of the anterior pituitary gland is known as Sheehan's syndrome in honor of Harold Leeming Sheehan who characterized the syndrome as the consequence of ischemia after severe puerperal hemorrhage. With advancements of obstetrical care, Sheehan's syndrome has become uncommon except in developing countries. In many affected women, anterior pituitary dysfunction is not diagnosed for many years after the inciting delivery. This review emphasizes the long period of time that may elapse between the puerperal hemorrhage and the eventual diagnosis of hypopituitarism. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical features and treatment of this disorder are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Alex H Tessnow; Jean D Wilson |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of the medical sciences Volume: 340 ISSN: 1538-2990 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-04 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370506 Medline TA: Am J Med Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 402-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-8857, USA. |
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Adult Female Humans Hypopituitarism / epidemiology, etiology*, pathology*, physiopathology Middle Aged Pituitary Gland, Anterior / anatomy & histology, pathology*, physiology Postpartum Hemorrhage* Pregnancy |
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