Cushing's syndrome from tropical glucocorticoids
West Indian med. j
; 42(2): 77-8, June 1993.
Article
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: med-9597
Responsible library:
JM3.1
Localization: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
A case of Cushing's syndrome is described in a woman who self-treated psoriasis with a variety of potent tropical glucocorticoids over 15 years. She was successfully weaned off corticosteroids and was treated with alternative anti-psoriatic drugs. The disappearance, nine months later, of most features of Cushing"s syndrome, and the normal supression of cortisol in response to dexamethasone, excluded endogenous hypercorticolism. The apparent widespread availability across the counter of potent corticosteriods is a cause of concern. (AU)
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Cushing Syndrome
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Year:
1993
Document type:
Article