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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
It is named for Harold Sheehan.[1][2]
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- [Sheehan syndrome] was first discovered by [Leon Konrad Gliński, though it was named after Harold Sheehan. ], about a century ago].
It is still one of the most common causes of hypopituitarism in developing countries but it's prevalence is decreased in developed countries because of improved obstetrical care. Mostly, PPH leading to severe hypotension or shock results in Sheehan's syndrome.[1]]
Outbreaks
- There have been several outbreaks of [disease name], which are summarized below:
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
- In [year], [diagnostic test/therapy] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].
Impact on Cultural History
Famous Cases
- The following are a few famous cases of Sheehan syndrome:
A case of acute Sheehan’s syndrome, rare but life-threatening complication of postpartum hemorrhage. [3]
References
- ↑ Template:WhoNamedIt
- ↑ H. L. Sheehan. Post-partum necrosis of anterior pituitary. The Journal of Pathology and Bacteriology, Chichester, 1937, 45: 189-214.
- ↑ "A case of acute Sheehan's syndrome and literature review: a rare but life-threatening complication of postpartum hemorrhage | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Full Text".