Ectopic Cushing syndrome

Also known as: Ectopic ACTH syndrome

Cushing syndrome from ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors.

Medical specialty: Endocrinology
Subspecialty: Endocrinology / Adrenal
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Neuroendocrine tumor ACTH production.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

hyperpigmentationhypertensionhypokalemiaweaknessweight loss

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