metyrapone has been researched along with Abscess, Pulmonary in 1 studies
Metyrapone: An inhibitor of the enzyme STEROID 11-BETA-MONOOXYGENASE. It is used as a test of the feedback hypothalamic-pituitary mechanism in the diagnosis of CUSHING SYNDROME.
metyrapone : An aromatic ketone that is 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one in which the methyl groups at positions 1 and 4 are replaced by pyridin-3-yl groups. A steroid 11beta-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.15.4) inhibitor, it is used in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a medical and surgical emergency." | 1.27 | Hypopituitarism secondary to cavernous sinus thrombosis. ( Morris, LR; Silver, HS, 1983) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Silver, HS | 1 |
| Morris, LR | 1 |
1 other study available for metyrapone and Abscess, Pulmonary
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Hypopituitarism secondary to cavernous sinus thrombosis.
Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Blood Glucose; Cavernous Sinus; Humans; Hydrocor | 1983 |