| Literature DB >> 19191036 |
Pairunyar Sawathiparnich1, Panitta Sitthinamsuwan, Kleebsabai Sanpakit, Mongkol Laohapensang, Tuenjai Chuangsuwanich.
Abstract
Ectopic ACTH syndrome is a very rare cause of pediatric Cushing's syndrome. And if present, bronchial or thymic carcinoids predominate as causes. We hereby demonstrate a first case report of ACTH-producing ovarian steroid cell tumor, NOS, causing ectopic ACTH syndrome in a prepubertal girl.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19191036 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-009-9150-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrine ISSN: 1355-008X Impact factor: 3.633