Iatrogenic cushing syndrome due to topical steroid administration in an infant
Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi, cilt.27, sa.1, ss.95-97, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.95-97
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Adrenal suppression, Cushing syndrome, Topical corticosteroid
- Trakya Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Topical therapy with glucocorticoids is used commonly in chronic dermatoses. Although side effects are less common compared to systemic use, infants who are exposed to topical corticosteroids have greater risk for Cushing syndrome or adrenocortical insuffiency caused by suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis because glucocorticoids are highly absorbed through the diaper area. However, the development of Cushing syndrome in an infant from topical steroid therapy is unusual. We present an infant with diaper dermatitis who developed iatrogenic Cushing syndrome due to prolonged clobetosel propionate use. © Medical Journal of Trakya University. Published by Ekin Medical Publishing. All rights reserved.