Sheehan's Syndrome presenting with Panhypopituitarism: Radiology Case Report

Authors

Aymane Bijbij, Moncef Salek, Habib Bellamlih, Soufiane Bellabes, Taoufik Africha, Brahim Zainoun

Journal Information

Journal: Medpeer Publisher

ISSN: 3066-2737

Volume: 1

Issue: 9

Date of Publication: 2024/09/28

DOI: 10.70780/medpeer.000QGLP

Abstract

This article reviews a rare case of Sheehan's syndrome in a 40-year-old female patient,
confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after the onset of adenohypophyseal
insufficiency, prolonged amenorrhea, and hypoglycemic crises. Sheehan's syndrome, a rare
postpartum complication, is caused by pituitary necrosis following severe postpartum
hemorrhage. The patient presented with hormonal deficiencies affecting the thyroid, adrenal,
and gonadal axes. MRI findings showed a partially empty sella turcica and pituitary atrophy,
which confirmed the diagnosis. The article discusses the clinical presentation, diagnostic
imaging, and the role of MRI in early identification and management of Sheehan's syndrome,
emphasizing the importance of timely interventions to prevent complications associated with
hypopituitarism.

Keywords

Sheehan's syndrome, Adenohypophyseal insufficiency, MRI, Hypopituitarism, Prolonged amenorrhea, Hypoglycemia