Postpartum pituitary necrosis and hypopituitarism, a sequela of severe falciparum malaria in pregnancy – a case report
A 37 year old woman presented with a history of weakness and lethargy for many years. She had been amenorrhoeic for 5 years after a still birth at 37 weeks gestation, due to severe falciparum malaria. On examination, she appeared pale and lethargic, with a blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg. Her system...
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| Main Authors: | Moeez Ahmed, Shahid Ahmed |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/20214 |
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