Acute hypoglycaemic coma--a rare, potentially lethal form of early onset Sheehan syndrome.
This case emphasizes the importance of intensive obstetric management that is required when confronted with prolonged postpartum haemorrhage. Anticipation of the possibility of acute hypoglycaemic coma as an initial manifestation of Sheehan syndrome and prompt recognition may prevent disastrous consequences, including maternal death.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Addington Hospital, Durban, South Africa.
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Zuker
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Bissessor
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Korber
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Conrads
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Margolis
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Omar
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007018:Hypopituitarism / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010901:Pituitary Function Tests; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed