Cushing’s Syndrome: Complication of Triamcinolone Injection for Urethral Strictures in Children

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Abstract
Two cases of Cushing''s syndrome are reported following intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections of urethral strictures in children are reported. The pharmacology of triamcinolone and its 2 parenteral forms, triamcinolone acetonide and triamcinolone diacetate, is discussed. The short-acting triamcinolone diacetate at 4 wk intervals with dosage adjusted to age is recommended for children. In adults either type of triamcinolone may be used but triamcinolone acetonide should be given at 6 wk intervals.