Fluconazole as a Safe and Effective Alternative to Ketoconazole in Controlling Hypercortisolism of Recurrent Cushing’s Disease: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Shu Teng Chai,
Amalina Haydar Ali Tajuddin,
Norasyikin A Wahab,
Norlaila Mustafa,
Norlela Sukor,
Nor Azmi Kamaruddin
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1726-9148
pISSN - 1726-913X
DOI - 10.5812/ijem.65233
Subject(s) - medicine , cabergoline , ketoconazole , cushing's disease , fluconazole , polycystic ovarian disease , surgery , adverse effect , desmopressin , disease , dermatology , antifungal , hormone , insulin resistance , polycystic ovary , prolactin , insulin
This case demonstrates the long-term efficacy of fluconazole in tandem with cabergoline for the control of recurrent Cushing's disease.
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