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ea0032p259 | Clinical case reports – Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2013

Gastrointestinal bleeding associated with Dabigatran in a patient with panhypopituitarism

Gunes Fahri , Asik Mehmet , Sen Hacer , Binnetoglu Emine , Akbal Erdem , Bilen Ogun Irem , Ukinc Kubilay , Adam Gurhan

Introduction: Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor which is used for reducing the risk of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. Although INR monitoring is not required in the course of treatment, it may be complicated with spontaneous systemic bleeding. Sheehan’s syndrome is characterized with panhypopituitarism which is caused by necrosis of the pituitary gland. Recent studies have demonstrated that panhypopituitarism is associated with b...