Sheehan Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sheehan syndrome (HVL necrosis) is the term used to describe a deficiency of ACTH. It is caused by medications or by an alteration of the anterior pituitary gland and is nowadays easily treatable. What is Sheehan syndrome? Sheehan syndrome is a loss of function of the anterior pituitary gland, which usually occurs after childbirth. The … Sheehan Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment