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ArticleTherapeutic advances in endocrinology and metabolism2024

Ectopic corticotropin-releasing hormone syndrome caused by rectal large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma: a rare case report.

Yuan Lou, Huan Chen, Si-Jia Fei, Qing-Hua He, Qi Pan

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Article in Therapeutic advances in endocrinology and metabolism, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Yuan LouDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5617-2889
Huan ChenDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Si-Jia FeiDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Qing-Hua HeDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Qi PanDepartment of Endocrinology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dahua Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ectopic corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) syndrome, a rare subtype of adrenocorticotropic hormone-dependent Cushing syndrome, is associated with tumors of diverse origins. Here, we present a case of a 37-year-old female diagnosed with ectopic CRH syndrome secondary to rectal large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, a hitherto unprecedented site for CRH-secreting tumors. The patient presented with classical features of Cushing syndrome, supported by laboratory evidence of hypercortisolemia and disrupted diurnal cortisol secretion. Imaging studies ruled out a pituitary adenoma, whereas colonoscopy identified a rectal malignancy. Immunohistochemical staining confirmed the presence of ectopic CRH syndrome. Despite prompt chemotherapy initiation, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, highlighting the aggressive nature and dismal prognosis associated with rectal large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma linked to ectopic CRH syndrome. This case underscores the importance of early recognition and comprehensive management to optimize patient outcomes.

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case reportCushing syndromeectopic CRH syndromeneuroendocrine carcinomarectal large cell carcinoma

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