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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Published inHIV medicine Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 212 - 214
Main Authors Razzaq, F, Dunbar, EM, Bonington, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.07.2002
Subjects
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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Summary: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.
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ISSN:1464-2662
1468-1293
DOI:10.1046/j.1468-1293.2002.00114.x