Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Camurati-Engelmann disease (CED) is a rare disorder, with approximately 250 described cases in the literature. Treatment options are limited and have been suboptimal so far. PATIENT AND METHODS: A prepubertal girl aged 9 years was diagnosed with CED. Treatment with losartan was initiated at a daily dose of 0.75 mg/kg. Over a period of 12 weeks, the dose was gradually increased to 1.0 mg/kg/d. The patient was reviewed in clinic regularly and underwent thorough clinical assessments 9, 17, and 38 months after treatment initiation. RESULTS: The patient experienced marked clinical improvements with losartan. In particular, losartan treatment led to the complete elimination of the previously severe and incapacitating pain, with an increased ability to walk and perform physical activities. There was also a considerable improvement in body composition with increased lean and adipose tissue. Notably, the improvement in fat deposition had not been previously observed with other treatments in CED. Hematology, liver, and renal function tests were within normal ranges at presentation and remained so over the course of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: In light of our findings, losartan may be a useful option in CED management.
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Authors | Ahila Ayyavoo, José G B Derraik, Wayne S Cutfield, Paul L Hofman |
Journal | The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
(J Clin Endocrinol Metab)
Vol. 99
Issue 11
Pg. 3978-82
(Nov 2014)
ISSN: 1945-7197 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25140400
(Publication Type: Clinical Conference, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
- Losartan
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Topics |
- Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
(therapeutic use)
- Camurati-Engelmann Syndrome
(complications, drug therapy)
- Child
- Exercise
- Female
- Humans
- Losartan
(therapeutic use)
- Pain
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Treatment Outcome
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