A patient with a bronchial carcinoid presents with Cushingoid symptoms due to an atypical and potentially dangerous supplement
Background: Well differentiated bronchial neuroendocrine neoplasms often follow a clinically indolent course and rarely cause ectopic ACTH syndrome. Iatrogenic corticosteroid use is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome and should be considered in all patients regardless of clinical background....
Main Authors: | Tomas Morales, Shanika Samarasinghe |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214624523000199 |
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