Hip osteonecrosis secondary to the administration of corticosteroids for feigned bronchial asthma. The clinical spectrum of the factitious disorders

Arthritis Rheum. 1994 Jan;37(1):139-41. doi: 10.1002/art.1780370120.

Abstract

We describe the case of a woman who developed hip osteonecrosis after prolonged use of corticosteroids for feigned bronchial asthma. This type of musculoskeletal manifestation of the factitious disorders has not been reported previously.

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*
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Asthma / psychology*
  • Female
  • Femur Head Necrosis / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychophysiologic Disorders / drug therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones