Spontaneous resolution of avascular necrosis of femoral heads following cure of Cushing’s syndrome

Spontaneous resolution of avascular necrosis of femoral heads following cure of Cushing’s syndrome

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a rare presenting feature of endogenous hypercortisolism. If left untreated, complete collapse of the femoral head may ensue, necessitating hip replacement in up to 70% of patients. The majority of the described patients with AVN due to endogenous hypercortisolaemia requi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pazderska, A, Crowther, S, Govender, P, Conlon, K C, Sherlock, M, Gibney, J
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica Ltd 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4870498/

Internet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4870498/

Similar Items