Use of intravenous etomidate to control acute psychosis induced by the hypercortisolaemia in severe paediatric Cushing's disease.

Use of intravenous etomidate to control acute psychosis induced by the hypercortisolaemia in severe paediatric Cushing's disease.

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BACKGROUND: Psychosis secondary to paediatric Cushing's disease (CD) is extremely rare and presents a significant management challenge. METHOD: We report a 14.7-year-old CD patient with acute psychosis and self-inflicted injuries following failed transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Her mental s...

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Main Authors:	Chan, L, Vaidya, M, Westphal, B, Allgrove, J, Martin, L, Afshar, F, Hindmarsh, P, Savage, M, Grossman, AB, Storr, H
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2011

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