Severe Cushing’s syndrome and bilateral pulmonary nodules: beyond ectopic ACTH
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disease that results from prolonged exposure to supraphysiological levels of glucocorticoids. Severe and rapidly progressive cases are often, but not exclusively, attributable to ectopic ACTH secretion. Extreme hypercortisolism usually has florid metabolic consequences a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2017-11-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/echo-research-and-practice/10.1530/EDM-17-0100 |