Synonym(s)
Corticosteroid purpura; Cortisone purpura; Purpura Steroid purpura
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Readiness to bleed in the form of petechiae or extensive ecchymosis, especially in mechanically stressed body parts.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
For Cushing's syndrome and hypercorticism of other genesis (e.g. renal tumour).
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease. In iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, reduction of glucocorticoid slowly and under control of blood sugar and kidney parameters; in pronounced forms, administration of an anabolic agent such as metenolone acetate (e.g. Primobolan) 100 mg i.m. every 14 days.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
