Question

What is Sheeshan’s syndrome?

• A. The pituitary adenoma is hemorrhagic and necrotic
• B. Pituitary gland is infected with virus
• C. Pituitary gland is infected with Bacteria
• D. It is the malignancy of the pituitary

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The pituitary adenoma is hemorrhagic and necrotic

Sheeshan’s syndrome is also known as postpartum pituitary gland necrosis. It is caused by ischemic necrosis due to blood loss and hypovolemic shock during and after childbirth.