Cushing's syndrome due to adrenal carcinoma.
Cushing's syndrome results from chronic excessive endogenous or exogenous glucocorticosteroids. Extremely high concentrations cause an accelerated syndrome with rapid deterioration, often suggesting ectopic ACTH production. We present a case of adrenocortical carcinoma-causing corticotrophin-independent Cushing's syndrome.
Gladding
Patrick
P
Department of General Medicine, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. patrickg@world-net.co.nz
King
Tim
T
Grey
Andrew
A
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome