Case report: Ectopic ACTH secretion due to a metastatic atypical lung carcinoid tumor. From diagnosis to treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-139
Author(s):  
Ellen Hoornaert ◽  
Laurence Jacqmin ◽  
Luc Montfort ◽  
Dominique Maiter ◽  
Luc Derdelinckx
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Carcinoid Tumor ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion ◽  
Lung Carcinoid

scholarly journals Possible pitfalls in the workup of ectopic ACTH secretion illustrated by four rare cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. e231067
Author(s):  
Jorianne Boers ◽  
P Christine Oldenburg-Ligtenberg ◽  
Aline ME Stades ◽  
Mark JC van Treijen
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

In this case report, we highlight four different cases of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion with different pitfalls in the diagnostic workup. Ectopic ACTH secretion (EAS) is an uncommon cause of Cushing’s syndrome that accompanies a variety of tumours. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This underlines the importance of early and adequate diagnosis. We will review the causes of EAS and their presentation to increase awareness of this rare and progressive disease.

scholarly journals Ectopic ACTH Secretion in a Child With Metastatic Ewing's Sarcoma: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Di Ruscio ◽  
Giada Del Baldo ◽  
Maria Debora De Pasquale ◽  
Rita De Vito ◽  
Evelina Miele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ewing’S Sarcoma ◽  
Ewing's Sarcoma ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion

scholarly journals Cushing’s Syndrome due to Ectopic ACTH from Bronchial Carcinoid: A Case Report and Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manohara Kenchaiah ◽  
Steve Hyer
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cushing’S Syndrome ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Cushing's Syndrome ◽  
Bronchial Carcinoid ◽  
Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion

Despite advances in analytic and imaging techniques, the syndrome of ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion from a tumour resulting in Cushing’s syndrome continues to pose difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Dynamic testing may be equivocal and radiology indeterminate. We report a patient presenting with Cushing’s syndrome associated with ectopic ACTH secretion from a bronchial carcinoid whose management presented diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

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