[Cushing syndrome because of herbal supplement]. / Syndroom van Cushing door kruidenpreparaat.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1682024 Jun 27.
Article
in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38989679
ABSTRACT
The use of exogenous glucocorticoids is a common cause of Cushing syndrome. We present a case of exogenous Cushing syndrome caused by Binahong an over-the-counter 'herbal' supplement. A 54-year-old woman presented with weight gain, joint pain, hypertension and poorly regulated type 2 diabetes mellitus despite the start of semaglutide one year before presentation. Physical examination revealed signs of steroid excess with a moon face and abdominal obesity. Her serum cortisol level and ACTH level were suppressed. Synthetic glucocorticoid screening revealed a positive dexamethason level in the herbal supplement. After stopping the supplement her serum cortisol and dexamethason increased to normal levels. This case emphasizes the importance of awareness for the use of supplements containing hidden glucocorticoids causing Cushing syndrome.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dietary Supplements
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Cushing Syndrome
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article