Cushing’s Syndrome Secondary to Adulterated Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Title

Cushing’s Syndrome Secondary to Adulterated Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Description

This is a case of a 65 year old lady who presented with Cushing’s syndrome secondary to ingestion of a complementary and alternative medicine that has been adulterated with exogenous glucocorticoids. In a clinical consultation, it is important to include assessment of complementary and alternative medicine use for a comprehensive care.

Creator

SG Sazlina & A Zaiton

Date

2009

Identifier

200828147

Publisher

Malaysian Family Physician