Metyrapone for delirium due to Cushing's syndrome induced by occult ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion

J Clin Psychiatry. 2004 Jul;65(7):1019-20. doi: 10.4088/jcp.v65n0720e.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic / complications*
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / metabolism
  • Cushing Syndrome / blood
  • Cushing Syndrome / etiology*
  • Cushing Syndrome / psychology*
  • Delirium / drug therapy*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood
  • Metyrapone / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Metyrapone