Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
: 20 | 50 | 100
1 - 2 de 2
1.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab ; 36(4): 414-417, 2023 Apr 25.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36788666

OBJECTIVES: Betamethasone causing iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome (CS) in infants are rarely reported. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case report, there were severe signs of CS, such as considerable weight acceleration and concurrent height deceleration, hirsutism and ecchymosis of the face, and buffalo pad, which are often found in adults. Clobetasol propionate, diflucortolone valerate, and dexamethasone nasal sprays were used in the majority of previously reported cases of corticosteroid abuse, whereas this is the first case of CS in an infant as a result of the use of betamethasone cream, also known as betnesol, which is frequently used by mothers in developing countries as a treatment for rashes. In this instance, a severe medication interaction caused by systemic betamethasone cream buildup led to the creation of CS. For the professionals, these patients are a challenge because of drug use without prescription. CONCLUSIONS: Topical corticosteroid usage puts infants at risk for CS. Because of excessive betamethasone treatment in this child with diaper dermatitis, he acquired CS. It is said to draw attention to the risks of self-medication in developing nations.


Cushing Syndrome , Diaper Rash , Exanthema , Male , Humans , Child , Cushing Syndrome/chemically induced , Glucocorticoids/therapeutic use , Betamethasone/adverse effects , Adrenal Cortex Hormones , Diaper Rash/drug therapy , Exanthema/chemically induced
2.
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad ; 35(3): 493-496, 2023.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38404101

Previously classified as Non Langerhan cell histiocytosis by the Working Group of Histiocytic Society in 1987 Rosai Dorfman Destombes disease was first described by Destombes in 1965 and later in 1969 by Rosai and Dorfman as a rare histiocytic disorder with sinus histiocytosis and massive lymphadenopathy. They exist in both nodal and extranodal forms. Immunohistochemistry is an essential part of diagnosis to differentiate between Langerhans cell histiocytosis and another malignant histiocytosis. Some overlap has also been reported with IgG4-related diseases. We hereby reflect upon a patient who presented to our facility with pyrexia of unknown origin, the challenges faced to reach a diagnosis and the management offered.


Histiocytosis, Sinus , Lymphadenopathy , Humans , Histiocytosis, Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Histiocytosis, Sinus/pathology , Fever , Immunohistochemistry , Diagnosis, Differential
...