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ea0099ep251 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2024

Diagnostic challenges in cyclic cushing’s syndrome: a rare case due to ectopic acth secretion by lung carcinoid

Colle Roberto , Pigni Stella , Jaafar Simona , Cristofolini Giacomo , Francesca Birtolo Maria , Lavezzi Elisabetta , Bottoni Edoardo , Uccella Silvia , Mazziotti Gherardo , Lania Andrea

Introduction: Cyclic Cushing’s syndrome (cCS) is a rare condition characterized by periods of excessive cortisol secretion (peaks), alternating with phases of eucortisolism (through). In most cases, cCS is caused by an ACTH-secreting pituitary tumor, while only few cases of cyclic ectopic ACTH secretion (cEAS) have been described.Case presentation: In February 2023, a 58-year-old woman was referred to our Endocrine Unit due to a 10-year history of r...