A challenging case of ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome due to medullary thyroid carcinoma

Endokrynol Pol. 2024;75(1):115-116. doi: 10.5603/ep.96863.

Abstract

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Keywords: ACTH-dependent Cushing’s syndrome; Cushing’s syndrome; ectopic ACTH secretion; medullary thyroid carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine* / complications
  • Cushing Syndrome* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / complications
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / surgery

Substances

  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Supplementary concepts

  • Thyroid cancer, medullary