Case - Depot Corticosteroid Treatment for Hay Fever Causing Avascular Necrosis of Both Hips

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Depot Corticosteroid Treatment for Hay Fever Causing Avascular Necrosis of Both Hips

Presented by:	British Medical Journal (BMJ) / S M S Nasser and P W Ewan
Summary points:	A 42-year-old presents with avascular necrosis of both hips after 10 years of depot-corticosteroid treatment for severe hay fever. This case discusses treatment of allergies in light of avascular necrosis, and provides radiology images.
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