Sheehan's syndrome

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects pituitary gland
gptkbp:associated_with hypopituitarism
gptkbp:can_be_diagnosed clinically
through blood tests
through imaging studies
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:anemia
gptkb:depression
joint pain
muscle weakness
dry skin
weight gain
cold intolerance
decreased libido
memory problems
low blood sugar
gptkbp:can_lead_to adrenal insufficiency
thyroid dysfunction
gonadal dysfunction
gptkbp:can_result_in secondary adrenal insufficiency
secondary hypogonadism
secondary hypothyroidism
gptkbp:caused_by severe blood loss during or after childbirth
gptkbp:condition requires long-term follow-up
gptkbp:diagnosis MRI of the pituitary gland
depression or fatigue
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Dr._Harold_Sheehan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sheehan's syndrome
gptkbp:is_a_rare_cause_of pituitary dysfunction
gptkbp:is_a_significant_concern_for obstetricians and gynecologists
gptkbp:is_associated_with increased maternal mortality risk
gptkbp:is_characterized_by necrosis of the pituitary gland
gptkbp:is_common_in developing countries
gptkbp:is_diagnosed_more_frequently_in women with severe obstetric complications
gptkbp:is_important_to_recognize for early intervention
gptkbp:is_managed_by nutritional support
lifestyle changes
psychological support
gptkbp:is_often_overlooked in postpartum women
gptkbp:known_as postpartum pituitary gland failure
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Dr._Harold_Sheehan
gptkbp:premiered_on after childbirth
gptkbp:prevalence rare condition
gptkbp:prevention proper management of blood loss during childbirth
gptkbp:related_to pituitary insufficiency
postpartum hemorrhage
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
hypotension
amenorrhea
failure to lactate
loss of body hair
gptkbp:treatment hormone replacement therapy
management of symptoms
gptkbp:type_of pituitary apoplexy
gptkbp:was_a_result_of ischemia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pituitary_gland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6