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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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Series: | AACE Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2376060524001007 |
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