Steroid purpura D69.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Corticosteroid purpura; Cortisone purpura; Purpura Steroid purpura

Definition
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Readiness to bleed in the form of petechiae or extensive ecchymosis, especially in mechanically stressed body parts.

Occurrence/Epidemiology
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For Cushing's syndrome and hypercorticism of other genesis (e.g. renal tumour).

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease. In iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, reduction of glucocorticoid slowly and under control of blood sugar and kidney parameters; in pronounced forms, administration of an anabolic agent such as metenolone acetate (e.g. Primobolan) 100 mg i.m. every 14 days.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020