ea0044cc8 | Featured Clinical Cases | SFEBES2016
Ali Sarah N
, Moriarty Maura
, Yang Lisa
, Anderson Jonathan
, Todd Jeannie F
We present two uncommon cases of cyclical ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushings syndrome due to diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine tumour (DIPNECH).Case 1: 62 yr lady presented with rapid onset of muscle weakness, diabetes and hypokalaemia. Random cortisol:1710 nmol/l, ACTH level:610 ng/l. LDDST: failure to suppress cortisol levels. Imaging: normal pituitary gland and bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, consistent with ACTH dependent Cushings s...