Exophthalmos induced by exogenous steroids.
Two cases of bilateral exophthalmos secondary to chronic steroid therapy are presented. Exophthalmos has been reported in Cushing's disease, in which endogenous steroid production is elevated. Exophthalmos associated with chronic exogenous steroid administration is an unusual although benign form of ocular proptosis.
D000368:Aged; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D011241:Prednisone