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metyrapone and Albright Syndrome

metyrapone has been researched along with Albright Syndrome in 7 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We present a case of McCune-Albright syndrome revealed by a Cushing's syndrome treated by metyrapone."7.73[Treatment with metyrapone of Cushing's syndrome revealing McCune-Albright syndrome]. ( Azzabi, O; Ben Ammar, B; Ben Hariz, M; Ben Mrad, N; Halioui-Louhaichi, S; Maherzi, A; Nefzi, L, 2005)
"We present a case of McCune-Albright syndrome revealed by a Cushing's syndrome treated by metyrapone."3.73[Treatment with metyrapone of Cushing's syndrome revealing McCune-Albright syndrome]. ( Azzabi, O; Ben Ammar, B; Ben Hariz, M; Ben Mrad, N; Halioui-Louhaichi, S; Maherzi, A; Nefzi, L, 2005)
"The most common cause of endogenous Cushing's disease in children older than 7 years is ACTH-dependent Cushing's disease (85%)."2.45[Cushing's syndrome: special issues]. ( Goñi Iriarte, MJ, 2009)
"Medical therapy can be used to treat Cushing syndrome and can result in improvement in the cardiovascular pathology."1.72Cushing syndrome as a failed cardiac screen in a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome: a case report. ( Al Zubeidi, H; Diaz-Thomas, A; Foster, C, 2022)
"We report a case of McCune-Albright syndrome with CS treated with metyrapone for 30 months with prolonged remission after a 12-year follow-up."1.43[Recovery of Cushing syndrome revealing McCune-Albright syndrome]. ( Azzabi, O; Dridi, Y; Fetni, I; Halioui-Louhaichi, S; Maherzi, A; Selmi, I; Siala, N, 2016)
"The baby girl underwent medical treatment of Cushing's syndrome with metyrapone which was followed by a rapid recovery."1.42Neonatal McCune-Albright syndrome with systemic involvement: a case report. ( Dias, P; Gouveia, R; Lourenço, R; Oliveira, G; Sousa, AB, 2015)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (57.14)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's1 (14.29)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Foster, C1
Al Zubeidi, H1
Diaz-Thomas, A1
Lourenço, R1
Dias, P1
Gouveia, R1
Sousa, AB1
Oliveira, G1
Halioui-Louhaichi, S2
Dridi, Y1
Azzabi, O2
Selmi, I1
Fetni, I1
Siala, N1
Maherzi, A2
Goñi Iriarte, MJ1
Vong, CH1
Forest, M1
Nicolino, M1
Nefzi, L1
Ben Hariz, M1
Ben Mrad, N1
Ben Ammar, B1
Gillis, D1
Rösler, A1
Hannon, TS1
Koplewitz, BZ1
Hirsch, HJ1

Reviews

1 review available for metyrapone and Albright Syndrome

ArticleYear
[Cushing's syndrome: special issues].
    Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion, 2009, Volume: 56, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenalectomy; Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Adult; Child; Cush

2009

Other Studies

6 other studies available for metyrapone and Albright Syndrome

ArticleYear
Cushing syndrome as a failed cardiac screen in a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome: a case report.
    Journal of medical case reports, 2022, Sep-15, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Cushing Syndrome; Dexamethasone; Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic; GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits;

2022
Neonatal McCune-Albright syndrome with systemic involvement: a case report.
    Journal of medical case reports, 2015, Sep-04, Volume: 9

    Topics: Cafe-au-Lait Spots; Cushing Syndrome; Diagnosis, Differential; Failure to Thrive; Fatal Outcome; Fem

2015
[Recovery of Cushing syndrome revealing McCune-Albright syndrome].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2016, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Child; Cushing Syndrome; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic; Follow-Up Studie

2016
Ketoconazole treatment for Cushing syndrome in McCune-Albright syndrome.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2009, Volume: 154, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic Agents; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Aminoglutethimide; Antifungal Agents; Chemical and D

2009
[Treatment with metyrapone of Cushing's syndrome revealing McCune-Albright syndrome].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2005, Volume: 12, Issue:7

    Topics: Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital; Cushing Syndrome; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Fibrous Dysplasia, Pol

2005
Prolonged remission of severe Cushing syndrome without adrenalectomy in an infant with McCune-Albright syndrome.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 2008, Volume: 152, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenalectomy; Adrenergic Agents; Aminoglutethimide; Child; Cushing Syndrome; Enzyme Inhibitors; Fem

2008