| Literature DB >> 25104006 |
Kitty K T Cheung1, W Y So1, Alice P S Kong1, Ronald C W Ma1, K F Lee2, Francis C C Chow1.
Abstract
Cushing's syndrome due to exogenous steroids is common, as about 1% of the general populations use exogenous steroids for various indications. Although endogenous Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour is rare, a correct and early diagnosis is important. The diagnosis and management require high clinical acumen and collaboration between different specialists. We report a case of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone Cushing's syndrome due to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour with liver metastasis. Early recognition by endocrinologists with timely surgical resection followed by referral to oncologists led to a favourable outcome for the patient up to 12 months after initial presentation.Entities:
Keywords: Adrenocorticotropic hormone; Cushing syndrome
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25104006 DOI: 10.12809/hkmj134158
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hong Kong Med J ISSN: 1024-2708 Impact factor: 2.227