Ectopic sphenoidal ACTH-secreting adenoma revealed by 11C Methionine PET scan: case report
Abstract Background Ectopic ACTH pituitary adenomas (EAPA), located outside the sella turcica and deriving from cellular remnants of Rathke’s pouch are a very rare cause of Cushing’s syndrome (CS). The diagnosis is often difficult and delayed, even after comprehensive work-up. To our knowledge, we r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-023-01298-2 |