Case Report: A Challenging Localization of a Pulmonary Ectopic ACTH-Secreting Tumor in a Patient With Severe Cushing’s Syndrome

Case Report: A Challenging Localization of a Pulmonary Ectopic ACTH-Secreting Tumor in a Patient With Severe Cushing’s Syndrome

BackgroundEctopic adrenocorticotropic syndrome (EAS) is a rare cause of endogenous ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome, usually associated with severe hypercortisolism as well as comorbidities. Tumor detection is still a challenge and often requires several imaging procedures. In this report, we descr...

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Main Authors: Andreea Liliana Serban, Lorenzo Rosso, Paolo Mendogni, Arianna Cremaschi, Rita Indirli, Beatrice Mantovani, Mariagrazia Rumi, Massimo Castellani, Arturo Chiti, Giorgio Alberto Croci, Giovanna Mantovani, Mario Nosotti, Emanuele Ferrante, Maura Arosio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Cushing’s syndrome
ectopic ACTH syndrome
pulmonary carcinoid
rectal carcinoma
hypercortisolism
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.687539/full

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