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1 . 2024

Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome in HIV-infected patient

Abstract

The clinical observation presents a case of iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome in HIV-infected patient receiving antiretroviral therapy based on protease inhibitors and discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and principles of managing such patients.

Keywords:HIV infection; Cushing’s syndrome; protease inhibitors; drug interactions

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Contribution. Collection and processing of the material – Khalilulin T.R.; writing of the text – Khalilulin T.R., Mazus A.I., Zhilenkova A.S.; approval of the final version of the manuscript – Khalilulin T.R., Mazus A.I.

For citation: Khalilulin T.R., Mazus A.I., Zhilenkova A.S. Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome in HIV-infected patient. Endokrinologiya: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie [Endocrinology: News, Opinions, Training]. 2024; 13 (1): 104–8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2304-9529-2024-13-1-104-108 (in Russian)

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Ametov Alexander S.
Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of Subdepartment of Endocrinology, Head of the UNESCO Network Chair on the subject «Bioethics of diabetes as a global problem» of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education (Moscow)
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