Adrenal suppression and growth retardation after injection of periocular capillary hemangioma with corticosteroids.

Abstract

Adrenal suppression and/or growth retardation were noted in two patients after injection of periocular capillary hemangiomas with corticosteroids. Parents should be warned of these two potential complications of intralesional corticosteroid therapy. Baseline and posttreatment adrenal function should be monitored. If iatrogenic adrenal suppression occurs, supplemental systemic corticosteroids may be necessary in situations involving systemic stress such as infection or surgery.

• Authors: H J Glatt, A M Putterman, J J Van Aalst, M R Levine
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery (Ophthalmic Surg) Vol. 22 Issue 2 Pg. 95-7 (Feb 1991) ISSN: 0022-023X [Print] United States
• PMID: 2038483 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Topics

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Adrenal Glands (drug effects)
• Eyelid Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Female
• Growth Disorders (chemically induced)
• Hemangioma (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Infant
• Injections, Intralesional
• Male