Cyproheptadine treatment in Cushing's disease

Cyproheptadine, a nonselective 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor blocking agent, reduces ACTH and beta-endorphin secretion from the ACTH-producing tumors. A 35-year-old female suffering from Cushing's disease due to microadenoma of the pituitary gland has been followed since the age of 15. Subtotal...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of endocrinological investigation 1996-04, Vol.19 (4), p.242-247
Hauptverfasser:	TANAKOL, R, ALAGÖL, F, AZIZLERLI, H, SANDALCI, Ö, TERZIOGLU, T, BERKER, F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenoma - complications Adolescent Biological and medical sciences Cushing Syndrome - drug therapy Cushing Syndrome - etiology Cyproheptadine - therapeutic use Endocrinopathies Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypothalamus. Hypophysis. Epiphysis (diseases) Medical sciences Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms Pituitary Neoplasms - complications Remission Induction - methods Serotonin Antagonists - therapeutic use Treatment Outcome
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