title: Hypopituitarism presenting as delirium.
abstract: A case of hypopituitarism following childbirth (Sheehan's Syndrome) presenting with delirium is described. Diagnosis was confirmed with pituitary stimulation tests and the patient remains symptom-free for the last three years on maintenance hormonal therapy.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Banglaore, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khanna
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ammini
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saxena
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mohan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003693:Delirium / Q000523:psychology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000523:psychology*; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000523:psychology*