Presumed infundibuloneurohypophysitis: unusual presentation in a postpartum patient.
Year: 2005
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We describe a case of presumed postpartum infundibuloneurohypophysitis, which is a rare inflammatory process involving the pituitary stalk and posterior pituitary. Only one case has been previously reported in a postpartum woman. Serial MR images obtained in our patient revealed spontaneous regression of inflammation. The critical position of the inflammation leads to hormonal deficiencies, mostly involving the posterior pituitary. Treatment options include hormone replacement; the role of pharmacological steroids is controversial.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Harish K Panicker, Natasa Janicic, Dan Nguyen, Joseph Verbalis
Institutions: Georgetown University, Georgetown University Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2158737592