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Sheehan's syndrome classification

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Sheehan’s syndrome may be classified based on the onset or presentation of symptoms and the degree of glandular damage. Sheehan’s syndrome may be classified into acute and chronic subtypes based on the time period after delivery and also extent of glandular damage.

Classification

Classification

  • Sheehan’s syndrome may be classified based on:

Acute

  • Patient presents within days to weeks after delivery.
  • Considerable damage results in acute presentation.

Chronic

  • Patient presents months to years after delivery.
  • The damage is little or much less compared to the acute.
References

References

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