J Korean Soc Endocrinol.  1996 Mar;11(1):108-113.

A Case of Diabetes Insipidus in Patient with Sheehan's Syndrome

Abstract

Sheehans syndrome is a known complication of pregnancy, It was described as a syndrome of hypopituitarysm due to acute ischemic necrosis of the anterior pituitary gland secondary to severe postpartum bleeding and shock. The neurophysis is usually preserved. But it can be involved in severe cases manifesting as diabetes insipidus. Because of its rare coexistence with Sheehans syndrome, diabetes insipidus is seldom recognized as a potential postpartum complication. The report describes a patient who developed Sheehans syndrome and diabetes insipidus immediately following delivery. Diabetes insipidus resolved spontaneously after 15 months, while panhypopituitarysm is persistent.


MeSH Terms

Diabetes Insipidus*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Hypopituitarism*
Necrosis
Pituitary Gland, Anterior
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Shock
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