Bilateral whirlbone necrosis in a young multiple sclerosis patient

A case of avascular necrosis of whirlbone in a young man affected by multiple sclerosis and treated with high doses of corticosteroids is described. The authors discuss the causes of this collateral effect underlining the risks of underevaluating the symptoms.

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Published in:Neurological sciences 2010-04, Vol.31 (2), p.197-198
Main Authors: Galiè, Edvina, Jandolo, Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Betamethasone - adverse effects
Betamethasone - therapeutic use
Case Report
Cosyntropin - adverse effects
Cosyntropin - therapeutic use
Femur Head Necrosis - chemically induced
Glucocorticoids - adverse effects
Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Methylprednisolone - adverse effects
Methylprednisolone - therapeutic use
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Multiple Sclerosis - drug therapy
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
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Summary:A case of avascular necrosis of whirlbone in a young man affected by multiple sclerosis and treated with high doses of corticosteroids is described. The authors discuss the causes of this collateral effect underlining the risks of underevaluating the symptoms.
ISSN:1590-1874
1590-3478
DOI:10.1007/s10072-009-0177-9