Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in a Child due to Topical Ocular Corticosteroids: A Case Report
Although rare, ophthalmologists must be aware of ICS and SAI and prioritize using the least potent corticosteroid for the shortest duration necessary. Additionally, clinicians should avoid abrupt cessation of long-term corticosteroid therapy as this can precipitate an adrenal crisis in the presence of adrenal insufficiency.
Authors
- Cláudia Oliveira-Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9446-7140)
- Ana Catarina Pedrosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6831-5488)
- Marta Inês Silva
- Luís Figueira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4481-882X)
- Luís Torrão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0555-6860)
- Sónia Torres-Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7079-9554)
- Joana Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0260-8469)
- Joana Araújo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6140-096X)
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Hospital de São João (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000543908
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.01