ACTH-producing pheochromocytoma: Clinical considerations and concise review of the literature

Abstract We present a patient with a rare cause of ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, caused by a pheochromocytoma. The case provides clues for a detailed discussion on the pitfalls and diagnostic difficulties in establishing the correct underlying cause of ACTH-dependent Cushing's...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of internal medicine 2009-11, Vol.20 (7), p.682-685
Hauptverfasser:	Nijhoff, M.F, Dekkers, O.M, Vleming, L.J, Smit, J.W.A, Romijn, J.A, Pereira, A.M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ACTH syndrome Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - metabolism Adrenocorticotropic hormone Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - metabolism Aged Cushing Syndrome - etiology Cushing's syndrome Ectopic Hormones, Ectopic - metabolism Humans Internal Medicine Male Pheochromocytoma Pheochromocytoma - complications Pheochromocytoma - diagnosis Pheochromocytoma - metabolism
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