Adrenal suppression and growth retardation after injection of periocular capillary hemangioma with corticosteroids

Ophthalmic Surg. 1991 Feb;22(2):95-7.

Abstract

Adrenal suppression and/or growth retardation were noted in two patients after injection of periocular capillary hemangiomas with corticosteroids. Parents should be warned of these two potential complications of intralesional corticosteroid therapy. Baseline and posttreatment adrenal function should be monitored. If iatrogenic adrenal suppression occurs, supplemental systemic corticosteroids may be necessary in situations involving systemic stress such as infection or surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adrenal Glands / drug effects*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Growth Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Hemangioma / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Male

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones