Sheehan’s syndrome(SS)refers to varying degrees of anterior pituitary hormone deficiency due to infarction of the physiologically enlarged pituitary gland of pregnancy after postpartum hemorrhage(PPH)and consequent c...Sheehan’s syndrome(SS)refers to varying degrees of anterior pituitary hormone deficiency due to infarction of the physiologically enlarged pituitary gland of pregnancy after postpartum hemorrhage(PPH)and consequent circulatory failure[1].It is believed incidence is low with better obstetric care,especially in developed countries[2-4].Therefore there is less concern for SS than in the past.We report a case of delayed diagnosis of SS with hyponatremia.展开更多
文摘Sheehan’s syndrome(SS)refers to varying degrees of anterior pituitary hormone deficiency due to infarction of the physiologically enlarged pituitary gland of pregnancy after postpartum hemorrhage(PPH)and consequent circulatory failure[1].It is believed incidence is low with better obstetric care,especially in developed countries[2-4].Therefore there is less concern for SS than in the past.We report a case of delayed diagnosis of SS with hyponatremia.
