Sheehan’s Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

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.

Key words: Agalactia, Hemorrhagic shock, Postpartum.