ArticleCureus2023
A Rare Cause of Cushing's Syndrome: an Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)-Secreting Pheochromocytoma.
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- Ectopic ACTH Syndrome Caused by Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report and Systematic Review.Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a rare clinical entity that results from prolonged exposure to supraphysiological levels of glucocorticoids. It may result from adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent or nondependent stimuli. In very rare cases, ACTH production does not derive from the pituitary gland but is of an ectopic origin. We present a case of a 51-year-old woman with cushingoid physical features, who was admitted to the emergency department with a hypertensive crisis, hyperglycemic state, and severe hypokalemia. During the diagnostic workup, the unequivocal confirmation of hypercortisolism status and ACTH elevation led to the suspicion of Cushing's disease. However, additional testing with a corticotropin-releasing hormone test and inferior petrosal sinus sampling suggested against this etiology. Surprisingly, a body computerized tomography scan incidentally revealed the presence of a left adrenal mass with a high uptake in a
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