From Postpartum Hemorrhage to Acquired Hypopituitarism: Clinical Case
Da Hemorragia Pós-Parto ao Hipopituitarismo Adquirido: Caso Clínico
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Hypopituitarism, Postpartum HemorrhageAbstract
Sheehan’s syndrome is a rare disease associated with hypopituitarism that occurs because of ischemic pituitary necrosis due to severe postpartum hemorrhage. We report a case of a 34-year-old woman with a history of postpartum hemorrhage and subsequent fatigue, weight loss, hair loss, agalactia, amenorrhea, and dyspareunia. Laboratory results revealed microcytic and hypochromic anemia, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism central hypothyroidism, hypoprolactinemia, and adrenal insufficiency. The radiological evaluation helped to establish a definitive diagnosis. This condition, although increasingly less frequent, requires early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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