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ArticleEuropean journal of case reports in internal medicine2025

A Silent Invader: Asymptomatic Rhodococcus Infection Unmasked in A Patient with Ectopic ACTH-Dependent Cushing's Syndrome.

Shahzeb Saeed, George Fawzy, Ayesha Shah, Molly John

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Article in European journal of case reports in internal medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shahzeb SaeedCharleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, USA.
George FawzyCharleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, USA.
Ayesha ShahCharleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, USA.
Molly JohnCharleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: Case description: We report the case of a 29-year-old male who presented with new-onset diabetes mellitus, resistant hypertension and significant weight gain. Physical examination revealed features consistent with Cushing's syndrome. Biochemical evaluation confirmed ACTH-dependent hypercortisolism with an elevated plasma ACTH level, and a lack of suppression on high-dose dexamethasone testing; imaging identified a suspicious pulmonary nodule. Bronchoscopic biopsy revealed no malignancy, however cultures grew Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of considering opportunistic infections such as LEARNING POINTS: This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of incidental pulmonary nodules in immunocompromised patients, reinforcing the need for thorough microbiological investigation even in the absence of infection symptoms.It illustrates a rare, asymptomatic presentation of

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Cushing’s syndromeectopic ACTH secretionopportunistic infection and immunosuppressionRhodococcus equi

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PMCPMC12416799

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