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ea0099rc11.5 | Rapid Communications 11: Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | Part II | ECE2024

Assessment of adrenal function after prednisolone treatment in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis – Data from the double edge-replace study

Boggild Hansen Simon , Fenger Dreyer Anja , Jorgensen Nanna Thurmann , Al-Jorani Hajir , Sofie Bislev Lise , Boesen Victor Brun , Borresen Stina Willemoes , Christensen Louise Lehmann , Glintborg Dorte , Hamge Ellen , Hetland Merete Lund , Jensen Richard Christian , Just Soren Andreas , Keller Kresten , Klose Marianne , Lamgesen Kristina , Lund Marie Louise , Stankovic Jelena , Stewart Paul M , Sorensen Henrik Toft , Tei Randi , Voss Anne , Feldt-Rasmussen Ulla , Jorgensen Jens Otto , Andersen Marianne

Introduction: Pharmacological glucocorticoid (GC) treatment may cause iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency (GIA), although the prevalence and clinical implications are debated. With 3% of the Danish population redeeming prescriptions of systemic GC annually, the number of patients at risk is potentially extensive. Taken together, there is an unmet need for a prospective and unbiased assessment of the GIA prevalence.Materials and Methods: The data for this re...

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Assessment of adrenal function after prednisolone treatment in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis – Data from the double edge-replace study

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