Hepatic microsomal enzyme induction and adrenal crisis due to o,p'DDD therapy for metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)
; 31(1): 51-7, 1989 Jul.
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Two cases are described in which metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma associated with Cushing's syndrome was treated with mitotane (o,p'DDD). The first patient had initially been treated by bilateral adrenalectomy and, whilst responding to mitotane biochemically and by remission of metastases, experienced repeated episodes of adrenal crisis requiring a substantial increase in steroid therapy. The second patient failed to respond to the drug, but evidence of hepatic enzyme induction was noted during its administration. It is suggested that hepatic microsomal enzyme induction can occur in association with treatment with mitotane and that this can lead to an increased destruction of exogenous steroid with clinical consequences.
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Assunto principal:
Microssomos Hepáticos
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Doença de Addison
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Carcinoma
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Neoplasias do Córtex Suprarrenal
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Mitotano
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)
Ano de publicação:
1989
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Article