The ectopic adrenocorticotropin syndrome: clinical features, diagnosis, management, and long-term follow-up.

The ectopic adrenocorticotropin syndrome: clinical features, diagnosis, management, and long-term follow-up.

CONTEXT: There are few large series of patients with ectopic, nonpituitary, corticotropin (ACTH) secretion (EAS). OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical, biochemical, and radiological features, management, and treatment outcome of patients with EAS. DESIGN: This was a re...

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Main Authors:	Isidori, A, Kaltsas, G, Pozza, C, Frajese, V, Newell-Price, J, Reznek, R, Jenkins, P, Monson, J, Grossman, AB, Besser, G
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	2006

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