The development of cytomegalovirus‐induced adrenal failure in a patient with AIDS while receiving corticosteroid therapy

We report a case of Addisonian crisis due to cytomegalovirus (CMV) adrenalitis occurring in a patient with AIDS while receiving supraphysiological doses of steroids for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The case highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of adrenal failure...

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Veröffentlicht in:	HIV medicine 2002-07, Vol.3 (3), p.212-214
Hauptverfasser:	Razzaq, F, Dunbar, EM, Bonington, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - drug therapy Addisons Adrenal Cortex Hormones - adverse effects Adrenal Gland Diseases - etiology Adrenal Gland Diseases - virology Adult AIDS cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus Infections - complications Cytomegalovirus Infections - diagnosis Cytomegalovirus Infections - etiology Cytomegalovirus Infections - therapy Humans Male Pneumonia, Pneumocystis - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of Addisonian crisis due to cytomegalovirus (CMV) adrenalitis occurring in a patient with AIDS while receiving supraphysiological doses of steroids for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The case highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of adrenal failure in AIDS, even in patients receiving supraphysiological doses of steroids.
ISSN:	1464-2662 1468-1293
DOI:	10.1046/j.1468-1293.2002.00114.x