Sheehan syndrome (Q97217)
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Sheehan syndrome is hypopituitarism (decreased functioning of the pituitary gland), caused by ischaemic necrosis due to blood loss and hypovolaemic shock during and after childbirth. The order of frequency of hormone loss has generally been found to be growth hormone, gonadotropins (FSH, LH), adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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| English | Sheehan syndrome |
Sheehan syndrome is hypopituitarism (decreased functioning of the pituitary gland), caused by ischaemic necrosis due to blood loss and hypovolaemic shock during and after childbirth. The order of frequency of hormone loss has generally been found to be growth hormone, gonadotropins (FSH, LH), adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). |
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