2001
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-72992001000600018
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Síndrome de Cushing por uso abusivo de descongestionante nasal contendo dexametasona: Relato de caso

Abstract: Os glicocorticóides têm sido largamente utilizados na prática clínica desde os princípios de 1950. Enquanto são bem conhecidos os efeitos adversos relacionados ao seu uso oral ou parenteral, não existem muitos relatos na literatura sobre efeitos adversos relacionados ao seu uso tópico. Relatamos o caso clínico de um rapaz de 16 anos com rinite alérgica que desenvolveu síndrome de Cushing exógena por uso abusivo de descongestionante nasal à base de dexametasona numa dose diária que variava de 0,5-0,7mg durante … Show more

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“…These effects include adrenal suppression, bones, conjunctive tissue and, in children, a decrease in the speed of growth (Pedesen & Obyrne 1997). But Caldas & Schrank (2001) recommend the progressive reduction (weaning) of the glucocorticoids in prolonged treatments in order to minimize the adverse effects.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These effects include adrenal suppression, bones, conjunctive tissue and, in children, a decrease in the speed of growth (Pedesen & Obyrne 1997). But Caldas & Schrank (2001) recommend the progressive reduction (weaning) of the glucocorticoids in prolonged treatments in order to minimize the adverse effects.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%