Adrenal Insufficiency after Long-term use of Topical Glucocorticoids in Patients with Advanced Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas: A Case Series

Authors

  • Valerie Glutsch Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
  • Patrick Schummer Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
  • Ann-Cathrin Koschker Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, Department of Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
  • Matthias Goebeler Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
  • Marion Wobser Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

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https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v104.19672

Keywords:

cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, topical corticosteroids, adrenal insufficiency

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Published

2024-04-02

How to Cite

Glutsch, V., Schummer, P., Koschker, A.-C., Goebeler, M., & Wobser, M. (2024). Adrenal Insufficiency after Long-term use of Topical Glucocorticoids in Patients with Advanced Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas: A Case Series. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 104, adv19672. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v104.19672