Bone mineral density, turnover, and microarchitecture assessed by second-generation high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography in patients with Sheehan’s syndrome

Lurking in the Shadows

“…[ 21 ] However, a recent study, using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography, has reported that despite reductions in BMD, the bone microarchitecture is preserved in patients with SS. [ 22 ] The low BMD in SS patients can improve significantly after oestrogen replacement and correction of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies. [ 23 ] Patients with SS have been reported to develop pleural and pericardial effusions and sometimes even cardiac tamponade.…”