Endocrine Abstracts

We present two uncommon cases of cyclical ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing’s 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 Cushing’s s...