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We present a case of Sheehan’s syndrome who had recurrent hyponatremia episodes due to the late diagnosis of the disorder.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Sheehan’s syndrome (SS) occurs due to ischemic pituitary necrosis after severe postpartum hemorrhage.
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Key Findings & Data:The clinical spectrum of SS is wide and changes from non-specific complaints such as weakness, fatigue, and anemia to severe pituitary insufficiency including secondary adrenal failure and hypothyroidism resulting in coma and death.
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Conclusion & Impact:We present a case of Sheehan’s syndrome who had recurrent hyponatremia episodes due to the late diagnosis of the disorder.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Sheehan’s syndrome · postpartum hemorhage · recurrent hyponatremia
Abstract
Sheehan’s syndrome (SS) occurs due to ischemic pituitary necrosis after severe postpartum hemorrhage. The clinical spectrum of SS is wide and changes from non-specific complaints such as weakness, fatigue, and anemia to severe pituitary insufficiency including secondary adrenal failure and hypothyroidism resulting in coma and death. We present a case of Sheehan’s syndrome who had recurrent hyponatremia episodes due to the late diagnosis of the disorder.
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Cite This Article
Silfeler, D. B., Celik, M., Gökçe, C., Balci, A., Dolapcioglu, K., Okyay, A. G. (2014). SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME WITH RECURRENT HYPONATREMIA AND ANEMIA: A CASE REPORT. Eastern Journal of Medicine, Cilt: 19 Sayı: 1, 33–37. https://ajindex.com/articles/984873