EFFECT OF ACTHAR-C (ACTH) IN SARCOIDOSIS
Authors: M A MILLER, H E BASS
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1952)

Case Reports1 October 1952EFFECT OF ACTHAR-C (ACTH) IN SARCOIDOSISMILTON A. MILLER, M.D., HYMAN E. BASS, M.D., F.A.C.P.MILTON A. MILLER, M.D., HYMAN E. BASS, M.D., F.A.C.P.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-37-4-776 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe treatment of sarcoidosis has been noteworthy for the large variety of therapeutic agents employed, generally without effect. More recently, attention has been directed to the possible value of cortisone and ACTH in the therapy of this disease.1Thorn and his associates2administered 40 mg. of ACTH for eight days to a patient with sarcoidosis, with no effect on the pulmonary lesions. In another report,3marked improvement of uveitis was noted in two patients with suspected sarcoidosis treated by ACTH. In one of these patients, no change was observed in the pulmonary involvement. The first impressive effect of these drugs...Bibliography1. Cortisone for sarcoidosis, Science News Letter 57: 290 (May 13) 1950. Google Scholar2. ThornForshamFrawleyHillRocheStaehelinWilson GWPHTFSRMDDL: Clinical usefulness of ACTH and cortisone, New England J. Med. 242: 783, 824-834; 865-872, 1950. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. OlsonSteffensonMargulisSmithWhitney JAEHRRRWRL: Effect of ACTH on certain inflammatory diseases of eye: preliminary report, J. A. M. A. 142: 1276-1278, 1950. CrossrefGoogle Scholar4. SonesIsraelDratmanFrank MHLMBJH: Effect of cortisone in sarcoidoses, New England J. Med. 244: 209-213 (Feb. 8) 1951. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. RenoldForshamMaisterrenaThorn AEPHJGW: Intravenously administered ACTH: preliminary report, New England J. Med. 244: 796-798 (May 24) 1951. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar6. JelliffeStewartBeaumont AMPBGE: ACTH by intravenous infusion, Lancet 1: 1260 (June 9) 1951. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. RosenbergClerouxRabenPayneAstwood INAPMSRWEB: Clinical evaluation of corticotropin therapy, Arch. Int. Med. 88: 211-234 (Aug.) 1951. CrossrefGoogle Scholar8. McIntoshHolmes HWCB: The intravenous use of ACTH, Canad. M. A. J. 65: 33-35 (July) 1951. MedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: New York, N. Y.*Received for publication February 8, 1952.From the Medical Services of the Jewish Memorial Hospital, New York, N. Y.Aided by a grant from the David Schwartz Research Fund. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byRepository Corticotropin Injection for the Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: A Narrative ReviewSarcoidosisBiologic and advanced immunomodulating therapeutic options for sarcoidosis: a clinical updateAnti-inflammatory effects of α-MSH through p-CREB expression in sarcoidosis like granuloma modelManagement of repository corticotrophin injection therapy for pulmonary sarcoidosis: a Delphi studyThe Importance of Melanocortin Receptors and Their Agonists in Pulmonary DiseaseAtypical manifestations of sarcoidosis in a Hispanic maleEmerging and potential treatment options for sarcoidosisRepository corticotropin for Chronic Pulmonary SarcoidosisSarcoidosis: treatments beyond prednisone and methotrexateClinical management of pulmonary sarcoidosisSarcoidosis patient with lupus pernio and infliximab-induced myositis: Response to Acthar gelA retrospective pilot study examining the use of Acthar gel in sarcoidosis patientsTreatment of SarcoidosisTreatment of SarcoidosisBiodegradable Polymers in Drug DeliverySplenectomy in sarcoidosisZur Klinik und Therapie des Morbus BoeckSarcoidosis: A hypersensitivity disease 1 October 1952Volume 37, Issue 4Page: 776-784KeywordsAdrenocorticotropic hormoneDrugsLesionsMedical servicesResearch fundingSarcoidosisUveitis ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 October 1952 PDF downloadLoading ...