Varicella causing remission of Cushing's disease. (23rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Raj, Henith; Kamalanathan, Sadishkumar; Sahoo, Jaya Prakash; Kadhiravan, Tamilarasu
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-09-23
• Subjects: pituitary disorders -- tropical medicine (infectious disease); Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225867
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : An 18-year-old male with Cushing's disease presented with generalised skin eruptions and backache. He was diagnosed with varicella infection. During the course of the illness, he developed persistent vomiting. Hormonal evaluation suggested adrenal insufficiency. MRI of brain showed features of pituitary apoplexy. Initially, he required hydrocortisone replacement. Later on his hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis recovered and he is currently asymptomatic without any treatment.