Pituitary crisis in a multiple myeloma patient during treatment
10.3969/j.issn.1000-8179.20130752
- VernacularTitle:1例多发性骨髓瘤治疗期间并发垂体危象
- Author:
Xiaoxiao XU
;
Zhongshu MA
;
Yong YU
;
Lianyu ZHANG
;
Peifang LIU
;
Pengyu ZHANG
;
Shuxia FANG
;
Yizhuo ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
multiple myeloma;
Sheehan's syndrome;
individualized treatment;
multidisciplinary team
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
2013;(18):1130-1133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Multiple myeloma is common in the older population and is treated mainly with chemotherapy. However, chemotherapy-related side effects imitate the clinical manifestations of Sheehan's syndrome, which leads to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis, particularly for older patients without a clear history of postpartum hemorrhage. Therefore, when older women with malignant myelomas show refractory hyponatremia and gastrointestinal disorders while under chemotherapy, a diagnosis of Sheehan's syndrome should be considered. The early detection of the disorder will guarantee timely individualized treatment.
