Glucocorticoid-Associated Demise of a Patient With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe the clinical deterioration of a 26-yr-old man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on oral daily high-dose deflazacort. Although this daily regimen was targeted to benefit ambulation and respiration, it resulted in premature death with lethal sequelae from liver failure, decubiti, diabetes mellitus, and morbid obesity. This case illustrates the need for further research weighing risk versus benefit of daily glucocorticoid therapy, specifically deflazacort, in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients. Thus, curtailment of daily dosing to eliminate dire sequelae in patients living longer into adulthood than ever before is recommended.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Glucocorticoids
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
- Pregnenediones