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Cushing's Syndrome in Infancy: A Case Complicated by Monilial Endocarditis

Cushing's Syndrome in Infancy: A Case Complicated by Monilial Endocarditis Abstract A 6-week-old female infant had Cushing's syndrome complicated by monilial endocarditis. The presenting features of the syndrome in infancy are contrasted with those commonly seen in older children and adults. The increased risk of monilial sepsis in Cushing's syndrome and the difficulty in therapy of this complication are emphasized. References 1. Loridan L, Senior B: Cushing's syndrome in infancy . J Pediat 75:349-359, 1969.Crossref 2. Farber JE, Gustina FJ, Postoloff AV: Cushing's syndrome in children: Review of the literature and report of a case . Amer J Dis Child 65:593-603, 1943.Crossref 3. Chute AL, Robinson GC, Donohue WL: Cushing's syndrome in children . J Pediat 34:20-39, 1949.Crossref 4. Wilkins LW: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Endocrine Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence , ed 2. Springfield, Ill, Charles C Thomas Publisher, 1957. 5. Louria DB, Stiff DP, Bennett B: Disseminated moniliasis in the adult . Medicine 41:307-337, 1962.Crossref 6. Prinsloo JG, Pretorius PJ: Candida albicans endocarditis: Case successfully treated with amphotericin B . Amer J Dis Child 111:446-447, 1966.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

Cushing's Syndrome in Infancy: A Case Complicated by Monilial Endocarditis

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1971 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0002-922X
DOI
10.1001/archpedi.1971.02110030122023
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Abstract

Abstract A 6-week-old female infant had Cushing's syndrome complicated by monilial endocarditis. The presenting features of the syndrome in infancy are contrasted with those commonly seen in older children and adults. The increased risk of monilial sepsis in Cushing's syndrome and the difficulty in therapy of this complication are emphasized. References 1. Loridan L, Senior B: Cushing's syndrome in infancy . J Pediat 75:349-359, 1969.Crossref 2. Farber JE, Gustina FJ, Postoloff AV: Cushing's syndrome in children: Review of the literature and report of a case . Amer J Dis Child 65:593-603, 1943.Crossref 3. Chute AL, Robinson GC, Donohue WL: Cushing's syndrome in children . J Pediat 34:20-39, 1949.Crossref 4. Wilkins LW: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Endocrine Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence , ed 2. Springfield, Ill, Charles C Thomas Publisher, 1957. 5. Louria DB, Stiff DP, Bennett B: Disseminated moniliasis in the adult . Medicine 41:307-337, 1962.Crossref 6. Prinsloo JG, Pretorius PJ: Candida albicans endocarditis: Case successfully treated with amphotericin B . Amer J Dis Child 111:446-447, 1966.Crossref

Journal

American Journal of Diseases of ChildrenAmerican Medical Association

Published: Sep 1, 1971

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