Challenges in the diagnosis and management of Cushing’s syndrome due to ectopic ACTH from bronchial carcinoid

Challenges in the diagnosis and management of Cushing’s syndrome due to ectopic ACTH from bronchial carcinoid

<p>Despite the advances in biochemical methods and imaging techniques, Cushing’s syndrome (CS) related to ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion continues to pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to the clinician. The work up involves establishment of endogenous Cushing’syn...

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Main Authors: M. S. A. Cooray, N. P. Somasundaram, Janakie Fernando, A. H. N. Fernando, R. M. De Silva, D. Rasnayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists 2015-08-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
cushing’s syndrome, ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone, hypercortisolaemia, hypoadrenalism, incidental lesion, small cell carcinoma of lung
Online Access:https://sjdem.sljol.info/articles/7289

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