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Unexpected outcome (positive or negative) including adverse drug reactions
CASE REPORT
Varicella causing remission of Cushing’s disease
Summary
An 18-year-old male with Cushing’s disease presented with generalised skin eruptions and backache. He was diagnosed with varicella infection. During the course of the illness, he developed persistent vomiting. Hormonal evaluation suggested adrenal insufficiency. MRI of brain showed features of pituitary apoplexy. Initially, he required hydrocortisone replacement. Later on his hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis recovered and he is currently asymptomatic without any treatment.
- pituitary disorders
- tropical medicine (infectious disease)