Avascular necrosis of bone following short-term dexamethasone therapy for brain edema. Case report.
The authors present a case of avascular necrosis of both femoral and humeral heads which developed after short-term steroid treatment for brain edema. A vascular necrosis of bone may develop after short-term as well as after maintenance steroid therapy. Early diagnosis with bone scanning and management may in some cases prevent joint destruction.
D000328:Adult; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors
D003907:Dexamethasone