Finding the Culprit: Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Lung Carcinoid Tumor

Finding the Culprit: Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Lung Carcinoid Tumor

Background/Objective: Cushing syndrome resulting from ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion (EAS) is a rare condition, and its occurrence in adolescents is even more uncommon, representing <1% of cases. We describe a case of EAS from a lung carcinoid tumor leading to Cushing syndro...

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Main Authors: Richard Vaca, MD, Nirali A. Shah, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:AACE Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
Cushing syndrome
ectopic ACTH secretion
carcinoid tumor
hypercortisolism
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060524001007

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