Hypercortisolism Manifesting as Severe Weight Loss, Hypokalemia, and Hyperglycemia in the Emergency Department

Abstract Background The concurrence of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (ectopic Cushing syndrome) and cancer is uncommon in the emergency department (ED) setting, but a constellation of nonspecific signs and symptoms can suggest the presence of Cushing syndrome. Case Report A 65-...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 2016-04, Vol.50 (4), p.e187-e190
Hauptverfasser:	Miller, Adam H., MD, MSMM, MSCS, Yeung, Sai-Ching J., MD, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Cushing syndrome Cushing Syndrome - diagnosis Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Imaging ectopic Cushing syndrome Emergency Emergency Service, Hospital Female Humans hypercortisolism hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia - diagnosis hypokalemia Hypokalemia - diagnosis lung cancer malignancy Weight Loss
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