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.
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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