Cushing’s syndrome caused by ACTH precursors secreted from a pancreatic yolk sac tumor in an adult—a case report and literature review

Cushing’s syndrome caused by ACTH precursors secreted from a pancreatic yolk sac tumor in an adult—a case report and literature review

Here, we report the first adult case of pancreatic yolk sac tumor with ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome. The patient was a 27-year-old woman presenting with abdominal distension, Cushingoid features, and hyperpigmentation. Endogenous Cushing’s syndrome was biochemically confirmed....

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Main Authors: Johnny Yau Cheung Chang, Chariene Shao Lin Woo, Wing Sun Chow, Anne White, Ka Chung Wong, Po Tsui, Alan Chun Hong Lee, Eunice Ka Hong Leung, Yu Cho Woo, Kathryn Choon Beng Tan, Karen Siu Ling Lam, Chi Ho Lee, David Tak Wai Lui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
Cushing’s syndrome
ectopic ACTH syndrome
yolk sac tumor
pancreatic tumor
ACTH precursor
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1246796/full

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