Effect of ACTH and Cortisone on Fat Absorption in Steatorrhea of Various Causes
- 25 August 1955
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 253 (8), 303-308
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm195508252530801
Abstract
THE steatorrhea occurring in nontropical sprue or the "malabsorption syndrome" has been shown by several observers to be markedly decreased by treatment with ACTH or cortisone.1 2 3 4 5 6 The purpose of this study was to determine whether fat absorption in steatorrhea other than that caused by nontropical sprue might be improved by steroid therapy. Furthermore, it was hoped that the data obtained might help determine whether the steroid administration had a specific beneficial effect on fat absorption by the intestinal mucosa.Four patients with steatorrhea due to different mechanisms were studied. Case 1 had steatorrhea associated with a subtotal gastric resection and . . .Keywords
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