Cushing's syndrome secondary to bronchial carcinoid secretion of ACTH: a review.
Cushing's syndrome as a result of the ectopic production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone by bronchial carcinoids is a rare phenomena. The clinical course of two patients is presented in depth, and a review of the literature is provided. A discussion of various forms of therapy and an algorithm for the evaluation and management of the patients is presented.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Surgery, Iowa City 52242-1086.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000465:Algorithms; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone