Literature DB >> 25104006

An uncommon cause of Cushing's syndrome in a 70-year-old man.

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.

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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


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1.  Ectopic Cushing syndrome caused by a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: A case report.

Authors:  Shahab Shayesteh; Daniel Fadaei Fouladi; Elliot K Fishman; Satomi Kawamoto
Journal:  Radiol Case Rep       Date:  2020-05-26
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