Rapid reversal of acute psychosis in the Cushing syndrome with the cortisol-receptor antagonist mifepristone (RU 486)

Ann Intern Med. 1991 Jan 15;114(2):143-4. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-114-2-143.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Adult
  • Cushing Syndrome / complications*
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mifepristone / therapeutic use*
  • Psychotic Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Psychotic Disorders / etiology

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mifepristone