Case report
English
S Errarhay, I Kamaoui, C Bouchikhi, H Châara, H Bouguern, S Tizniti, A Melhouf, A Banani
Department of gynecology and obstetrics, University Hospital of Fez, Morocco
Libyan J Med 2009; 4(2):E105-107
Abstract
Post-partum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan’s syndrome) is a rare complication of post-partum hemorrhage. The diagnosis can be erratic and often delayed. In this case report of Sheehan’s syndrome in the post-partum period, the signs were characterized by agalactia, severe hypoglycemia, and low serum levels of thyroid hormones, cortico-adrenal hormones, and gonadotrophin (FSH, LH).
The hypophyseal magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of hypopituitarism secondary to pituitary necrosis.
Keywords: Agalactia, Hemorrhagic shock, Postpartum.
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