Primary antiphospholipid syndrome and panhypopituitarism: a unique presentation.
Acta Reumatol Port
; 37(3): 272-5, 2012.
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Lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) has been described previously in systemic lupus erythematosus (1.3%), Sjögren's syndrome (0.8%). Lymphocytic hypophysitis (LH) is rarely associated with rheumatic diseases, although three cases of pituitary disease associated with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) have been described. Here, we report a possible association between APS and LH for the first time. A 34-yr-old woman with primary APS presented with polyuria, polydipsia, hypernatremia and impaired vision. Her hormone profile was compatible with panhypopituitarism, and sellar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) depicted a normal pituitary gland with a thickened and displaced stalk and infundibulum portion. Hormone replacement was started, and the patient experienced a good clinical evolution.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome Antifosfolipídica
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Hipopituitarismo
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Reumatol Port
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Portugal