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  • Title: Avascular necrosis of bone following short-term dexamethasone therapy for brain edema. Case report.
    Author: Fast A, Alon M, Weiss S, Zer-Aviv FR.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 1984 Nov; 61(5):983-5. PubMed ID: 6491744.
    Abstract:
    The authors present a case of avascular necrosis of both femoral and humeral heads which developed after short-term steroid treatment for brain edema. A vascular necrosis of bone may develop after short-term as well as after maintenance steroid therapy. Early diagnosis with bone scanning and management may in some cases prevent joint destruction.
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