Probleme mit der Cushing-Therapie – Iatrogener Addison unter Behandlung mit Trilostan

Klinische Symptome wie Lethargie, Inappetenz, Vomitus und Diarrhoe rufen zahlreiche Differenzialdiagnosen auf den Plan. Bei einem Patienten, der unter Behandlung eines Hyperadrenokortizismus steht, sollten jedoch bei jedem Kliniker die Alarmglocken läuten.

Publication History

Article published online:
28 April 2023

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