A rare case of ectopic ACTH syndrome with rhabdomyolysis

A rare case of ectopic ACTH syndrome with rhabdomyolysis

Abstract Background Manifestations of hypokalaemia in ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormonesyndrome(EAS) vary from mild muscle weakness to life-threatening arrhythmia. Herein, we present a rare case of EAS with concomitant rhabdomyolysis(RM) as a result of intractable hypokalaemia. Case presentation A...

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Main Authors: Wei Qiang, Sucai Song, Tianjun Chen, Zhe Wang, Jun Feng, Jiaojiao Zhang, Hui Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Cushing’s syndrome
Ectopic ACTH syndrome
Hypokalaemia
Rhabdomyolysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00755-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00755-0

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