Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and Cushing’s syndrome

Bone Mass And Bone Metabolism In Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders

“…Several hormones act directly or through other messengers on bone cells. Among them corticosteroids enhance bone resorption and inhibit bone formation (28). Moreover, a variety of cytokines and growth factors are probably pathologic mediators in systemic and regional bone loss (29).…”