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ea0014p587 | (1) | ECE2007

Secondary hypothalamic amenorrhea as the initial manifestation of HIV infection

Tzifa Garyfallia , Kalikakis George , Zaganas Ioannis , Spiliotis Martha , Kofteridis Diamantis , Daraki Vasiliki , Petkova Valentina , Tzoutzouraki Paraskevi , Papavasileiou Stathis

Hypothalamic hormonal deficiency and anterior pituitary hormonal deficiency is a rare occurrence in patients presenting with HIV infection. We describe a patient with HIV infection who presented with secondary amenorrhea as the initial manifestation.Case report: A 34-year-old woman with previously regular menses presented with secondary amenorrhea by 9 months. The patient had mild gait instability for 7 months; anorexia and weight loss (10 kg) for the la...