Cushing Syndrome Secondary to Primary Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma

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.