Lipomatosis From Prolonged Use of Corticosteroids in Ethiopia: A Case Report
Habtamu Mesele Gebray, Gebre Hailu Dejen, Kindsew Abi Menge · 2026
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Habtamu Mesele Gebray, Gebre Hailu Dejen, and Kindsew Abi Menge published a case report in 2026 from Ethiopia about a 52-year-old man with asthma and two months of growing back pain. For about 15 years he had self-treated with steroid injections and tablets bought without prescription. His exam showed classic signs of steroid excess.
Doctors found a puffy face, a fat pad on his upper back, and a waist of 120 centimeters. Tests showed high white cell counts, poor blood sugar control, and low vitamin D. Scans revealed lung thickening, weak bones, many rib and spine fractures, and widespread fat overgrowth around his lungs and heart. The authors urge close supervision of long-term steroid use.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Habtamu Mesele Gebray, Gebre Hailu Dejen, Kindsew Abi Menge |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 19279 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |