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A comprehensive review of the adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2010 Aug;43(4):753-68

Date

07/06/2010

Pubmed ID

20599080

DOI

10.1016/j.otc.2010.04.003

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-77954212304 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   261 Citations

Abstract

Corticosteroids are widely used in otolaryngology to treat many disorders; however, the nature and extent of possible complications may not be completely understood. A comprehensive review of the physiology of systemic corticosteroids and literature discussing the known side effects associated with their use is presented. The pathophysiology and the clinical impact of these side effects are reviewed. There are various potential side effects from the use of corticosteroids. Practitioners using corticosteroids should be familiar with these and obtain the patient's informed consent when appropriate.

Author List

Poetker DM, Reh DD

Author

David M. Poetker MD Chief, Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adipose Tissue
Adrenal Glands
Bone Density
Bone and Bones
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cataract
Femur Head Necrosis
Glucocorticoids
Humans
Hyperglycemia
Intraocular Pressure
Skin
Wound Healing