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Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Primary Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma
Joint Authors
Zainal, A.
Akinsola, O.
Rajamani, K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cushing syndrome (CS) is a disorder characterized by a result of chronic exposure to excessive glucocorticoids.
This article describes a case of a 30-year-old female presenting with fatigue, abdominal striae, unintentional weight gain, and lipodystrophy.
A rare diagnosis of ectopic adrenocorticotropic-dependent CS was determined and a neuroendocrine lung tumor (NET) was discovered on chest x-ray.
After surgical resection, pathology confirmed lung NET that stained positive for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
The patient’s symptoms fully resolved.
The authors aim to urge clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for ectopic ACTH secretion (EAS) through a multimodal approach when caring for patients with CS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zainal, A.& Akinsola, O.& Rajamani, K.. 2019. Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Primary Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zainal, A.…[et al.]. Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Primary Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zainal, A.& Akinsola, O.& Rajamani, K.. Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Primary Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135677
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135677