ea0019p308 | Steroids | SFEBES2009
Ullah A
, Abouglila K
, Ibrahim I
, Zeb S
Introduction: Cushings syndrome is characterised by glucocorticoid excess. This is more commonly caused by excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced either by a pituitary tumour (Cushings disease) or ectopic secretion. An example of the latter is the production of ACTH by a lung carcinoma (typically small cell)1. Other causes of Cushings syndrome include long term steroids or adrenal carcinoma.Case history: A 62-year...