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Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency after intradermal triamcinolone acetonide for keloid scars

Authors: Martijn J. J. Finken, Dick Mul

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 9/2010

Abstract

A 6-year-old girl was admitted to our hospital for excessive weight gain. On presentation, she had a typical Cushingoid appearance and hypertension. Laboratory analysis was indicative for an exogenous glucocorticoid source, showing values that were low for serum cortisol and adrenocorticotropin and for 24-h urinary glucocorticoid (metabolite) excretion. Five and 2 months before presentation, she was treated with intradermal triamcinolone acetonide for keloid scars. Recovery of intrinsic cortisol production occurred 12 months after the last steroid dose. Intradermal triamcinolone acetonide for keloid scars in children should be used with care taking into account the here reported complication.

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Title: Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency after intradermal triamcinolone acetonide for keloid scars
Authors: Martijn J. J. Finken
Dick Mul
Publication date: 01-09-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 9/2010
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-010-1165-z

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Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal insufficiency after intradermal triamcinolone acetonide for keloid scars

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