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Pregnancy in Autoimmune Hypophysitis: Management of a Rare Condition

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Abstract

Introduction: Hypophysitis is an inflammatory disorder of the pituitary gland. It can manifest variously, with endocrinological and neuro-ophthalmologic symptoms and signs, due to the compression of sellar and parasellar structures. Case Representation: Although hypophysitis is rare, this pituitary disease can occur during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. In this report, we describe the case of a woman with partial hypopituitarism secondary to autoimmune hypophysitis who, five years after the diagnosis and the immunosuppressive treatment, had an uneventful pregnancy and successfully delivered a healthy infant at term. Conclusion: We reported the clinical history of the patient and the evolution of the disease and also reviewed the management and treatment of autoimmune hypophysitis during pregnancy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)260-265
Number of pages6
JournalEndocrine, Metabolic and Immune Disorders - Drug Targets
Volume25
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Immunology and Allergy

Keywords

  • Pregnancy
  • autoimmune
  • hypoadrenalism
  • hypophysitis
  • hypopituitarism
  • primary

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