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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
- The exact pathogenesis of [disease name] is not fully understood.
OR
- It is thought that [disease name] is the result of / is mediated by / is produced by / is caused by either [hypothesis 1], [hypothesis 2], or [hypothesis 3].
- [Pathogen name] is usually transmitted via the [transmission route] route to the human host.
- Following transmission/ingestion, the [pathogen] uses the [entry site] to invade the [cell name] cell.
- [Disease or malignancy name] arises from [cell name]s, which are [cell type] cells that are normally involved in [function of cells].
- The progression to [disease name] usually involves the [molecular pathway].
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Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
Pituitry gland is amongst the most vascularized tissues in the body that normally weighs about 0.5g but gets doubled in size during pregnancy. Pituitary gland enlargement due to hypertrophy and hyperplasia[1] of lactotrophic cells in anterior pituitary and decreased portal pressure play an important role in the pathogenesis of Sheehan syndrome. Severe PPH leading to hypotension and ischemic necrosis of pituitary gland is the most common cause of Sheehan syndrome.[2] Apart from pituitary gland enlargement during and before parturition, vasospasm, thrombosis and compression of the hypophyseal arteries, autoimmunity, DIC and smaller size of sella are thought to play a contributing role in pathogenesis of sheehan Syndrome.[2] It is thought that tissue necrosis results in release of sequestered antigens, precipitating autoimmunity of the pituitary gland and hypopituitarism in Sheehan's syndrome.[3] Type 1 diabetes, pre-existinfg vascular diseases and known/unknown pituitary masses are associated with increased risk of developing Sheehan syndrome in pregnancy [4] Anterior pituitary does not have a direct blood supply and is supplied by hypophyseal portal system. The hypophyseal portal system is a fenestrated set of capillaries and allows rapid exchange of hormones between hypothalamus and anterior pituitary. Occlusions and other issues in the blood vessels of the hypophyseal portal system can also cause complications in the exchange of hormones between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland leading to hypopituitarism.
Genetics
- [Disease name] is transmitted in [mode of genetic transmission] pattern.
- Genes involved in the pathogenesis of [disease name] include [gene1], [gene2], and [gene3].
- The development of [disease name] is the result of multiple genetic mutations.
Associated Conditions
Gross Pathology
- On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
Microscopic Pathology
On microscopy, the following findings may be observed:
- Ischemic necrosis leading to scarring of neurohypophysis
- Scarring of para-ventricular and supra-optic nuclei
References
- ↑ Scheithauer BW, Sano T, Kovacs KT, Young WF, Ryan N, Randall RV (1990). "The pituitary gland in pregnancy: a clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical study of 69 cases". Mayo Clin. Proc. 65 (4): 461–74. PMID 2159093.
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- ↑ Goswami R, Kochupillai N, Crock PA, Jaleel A, Gupta N (2002). "Pituitary autoimmunity in patients with Sheehan's syndrome". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 87 (9): 4137–41. doi:10.1210/jc.2001-020242. PMID 12213861.
- ↑ Abourawi, F (2006). "Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy". Libyan Journal of Medicine. 1 (1): 28–41. doi:10.4176/060617. ISSN 1993-2820.