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mitotane and Obesity

mitotane has been researched along with Obesity in 4 studies

Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the recommended standards, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Courvoisier, B1
Raux-Demay, MC1
Girard, F1
Kishi, DT1
Bigler, U1
Müller, J1

Reviews

2 reviews available for mitotane and Obesity

ArticleYear
[Cushing syndrome in children].
    Annales de pediatrie, 1993, Volume: 40, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adrenalectomy; Adrenocorticotropic Hor

1993
Current therapeutic concepts--Cushing's syndrome.
    Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, 1975, Volume: 15, Issue:5

    Topics: Adenoma; Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms; Adrenalectomy; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Aminoglutethimide; Ci

1975

Other Studies

2 other studies available for mitotane and Obesity

ArticleYear
[Clinical reports: pseudohypoparathyroidism, pituitary nanism, and adrenal carcinoma].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplementum, 1982, Volume: 13

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Acne Vulgaris; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Androgens; Dihydrotachyste

1982
[Multiple recurrence of Cushing's syndrome after bilateral adrenalectomy and pituitary gland surgery. Cure with o,p'-DDD].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1978, Jan-14, Volume: 108, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenalectomy; Adult; Cushing Syndrome; Female; Humans; Mitotane; Obesity; Pigmentation

1978