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Successful use of continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion after bilateral adrenalectomy secondary to bilateral pheochromocytoma

  • Julia R. Broussard and Naim Mitre EMAIL logo
Published/Copyright: March 7, 2015
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism
From the journal Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Volume 28 Issue 7-8

Abstract

We report the use of continuous subcutaneous hydrocortisone infusion in an adolescent patient with primary adrenal insufficiency. This novel hydrocortisone delivery method proved to be a feasible, well-tolerated and safe option for selected patients with poor response to conventional therapy.

Keywords: adrenal insufficiency; hydrocortisone; subcutaneous
Corresponding author: Naim Mitre, MD, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics, 3101 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA, Phone: +1 816 960 8995, Fax: +1 816 960 8826, E-mail:

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Received: 2014-11-18
Accepted: 2015-2-4
Published Online: 2015-3-7
Published in Print: 2015-7-1

©2015 by De Gruyter

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https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2014-0473
Keywords for this article
adrenal insufficiency; hydrocortisone; subcutaneous

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