Korean J Fam Med.  2020 Sep;41(5):359-362. 10.4082/kjfm.18.0181.

A Case Report of Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome

• Wahab F
• Rahman RA
• Yaacob LH
• Noor NM
• Draman N

• KMID: 2506743
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.18.0181

Abstract

We report a case of steroid withdrawal syndrome in a 74-year-old woman who was suspected of having an occult exogenous Cushing’s syndrome secondary to prolonged traditional complementary medicine use. She presented with non-specific symptoms of lethargy, malaise, and poor oral intake with weight loss for 1 month, and investigations showed suboptimal 9 AM cortisol level. She has responded well to steroid replacement.

Keyword

Steroid; Cushing Syndrome; Traditional Medicine