[Cushing syndrome and small cell carcinoma. Three case reports].
Paraneoplastic Cushing's syndrome associated with small cell carcinoma is a poor prognosis factor. Opportunistic infections are an important factor of morbidity and mortality. Therefore antiadrenal medications are necessary before initiating cytotoxic chemotherapy. The report of three recent cases will emphasize the need of special management of this disease.
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D000328:Adult; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography