[Potential risks of the withdrawal of corticoids in Horton's disease. Prospective study of 22 patients].
We carried out a prospective study on stopping steroid use in 22 cases of giant cell arteritis. 30% had transitory insufficient adrenal function. CD8 cells monitoring may be useful in order to decide withdrawing steroids.
Barrier
J H
JH
Service de médecine interne, Hôtel Dieu, Nantes.
Larrose
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C
Magadur/Joly
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G
Hamidou
M
M
D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000368:Aged; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
D011241:Prednisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone
Les risques potentiels du sevrage en corticoïdes au cours de la maladie de Horton. Etude prospective de 22 malades.