Severe Hypokalaemia, Hypertension, and Intestinal Perforation in Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Syndrome

Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is a rare cause of the Cushing’s syndrome. The occurrence of the ectopic ACTH syndrome presenting with severe hypokalaemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypertension has been highlighted in case reports. However, presentation with lower gastrointesti...

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Main Authors: Tezcan Kaya, Cengiz Karacaer, Seyyid Bilal Açikgöz, Yusuf Aydemir, Ali Tamer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7127/17198_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(Vi_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf