title: Cushing syndrome with cyclical edema and periodic secretion of corticosteroids.
abstract: A patient had a malignant carcinoid tumor of the lung. Cyclical edema was closely associated with periodic secretion of corticosteroids. Surgical excision of the tumor reversed the clinical and biochemical abnormalities.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001835:Body Weight; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000378:metabolism; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000494:pharmacology; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D010507:Periodicity
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003907:Dexamethasone; D006854:Hydrocortisone