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Síndrome de Cushing exógeno e insuficiencia adrenal relacionada con consumo de producto natural / Exogenous Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency related to consumption of alternative medicinal product
Zuluaga-Quintero, Mónica; Ramírez, Alex; Palacio, Andrés; Botero, José Fernando; Clavijo, Absalón.
Affiliation
  • Zuluaga-Quintero, Mónica; Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín. CO
  • Ramírez, Alex; Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín. CO
  • Palacio, Andrés; Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín. CO
  • Botero, José Fernando; Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín. CO
  • Clavijo, Absalón; Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín. CO
Acta méd. colomb ; 42(4): 243-246, oct.-dic. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-886374
Responsible library: CO70
RESUMEN
Resumen La insuficiencia adrenal es una endocrinopatía cuya principal causa se debe a la deficiencia en la producción de hormona adrenocorticotrópica, generalmente explicada por factores iatrogénicos y en menor número de casos al defecto primario de la glándula adrenal (enfermedad de Adisson). Su diagnóstico y la búsqueda de una etiología específica es muy importante, dado las implicaciones a largo plazo que conlleva por necesidad de suplencia hormonal, manejo en condiciones críticas, riesgo de muerte y compromiso de la actividad laboral. Presentamos el caso de una mujer quien consultó por ganancia excesiva de peso, signos de hipercortisolismo e hipertensión, se documentó una probable fuente exógena de esteroides, encontrando un cortisol sérico suprimido. Dos años antes estaba recibiendo artrivid PLUS, un producto natural para el manejo del dolor articular. Después de suspender ésta medicación presentó síntomas compatibles con insuficiencia adrenal, requiriendo el reinicio de prednisolona, con mejoría clínica y logrando su desmonte gradual posterior. (Acta Med Colomb 2017; 42 243-246).
ABSTRACT
Abstract Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrinopathy whose main cause is due to the deficiency in the production of adrenocorticotropic hormone, usually explained by iatrogenic factors and in a smaller number of cases to the primary defect of the adrenal gland (Adisson's disease). Diagnosis and the search for a specific etiology is very important, given the long-term implications involved by the need of hormone replacement, management in critical conditions, risk of death and the compromise of work activity. The case of a woman who consulted for excessive weight gain, signs of hypercortisolism and hypertension, is presented. A probable exogenous source of steroids was documented, finding a suppressed serum cortisol. Two years before she was receiving artrivid PLUS, a natural product for joint pain management. After stopping this medication, she presented symptoms compatible with adrenal insufficiency, requiring the resumption of prednisolone, with clinical improvement and achieving its subsequent gradual removal. (Acta Med Colomb 2017; 42 243-246).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health Database: COLNAL / LILACS Main subject: Cushing Syndrome Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Acta méd. colomb Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana/CO
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health Database: COLNAL / LILACS Main subject: Cushing Syndrome Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Acta méd. colomb Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2017 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana/CO
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