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prednisolone and Nelson Syndrome

prednisolone has been researched along with Nelson Syndrome in 1 studies

Prednisolone: A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
prednisolone : A glucocorticoid that is prednisone in which the oxo group at position 11 has been reduced to the corresponding beta-hydroxy group. It is a drug metabolite of prednisone.

Nelson Syndrome: A syndrome characterized by HYPERPIGMENTATION, enlarging pituitary mass, visual defects secondary to compression of the OPTIC CHIASM, and elevated serum ACTH. It is caused by the expansion of an underlying ACTH-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA that grows in the absence of feedback inhibition by adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS, usually after ADRENALECTOMY.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nabarro, JD1

Reviews

1 review available for prednisolone and Nelson Syndrome

ArticleYear
Pituitary surgery for endocrine disorders.
    Clinical endocrinology, 1980, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Acromegaly; Adenoma; Bromocriptine; Cushing Syndrome; Endocrine System Diseases; Female; Humans; Mal

1980