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Cushing's Syndrome in a 6-month-old Boy: A Rare Side-effect due to Inadequate Use of Topical Corticosteroids.

Authors :
Ciccone, Sara
Marini, Romana
Bizzarri, Carla
El Hachem, Maya
Cappa, Marco
Source :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica; Jan2016, Vol. 96 Issue 1, p138-139, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article describes the case of a six-month old boy with iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome after treatment with a topical corticosteroids prescribed for dermatitis. It discusses the symptoms experienced by the patient, results of the patient's physical examination, the patient's medical history and treatment given to the patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00015555
Volume :
96
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
111972485
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-2151