Endocrine Abstracts

A 59 year old woman was referred for further management of Cushings syndrome confirmed in another hospital. Presenting features included proximal myopathy, hypertension and hypokalaemia. Corticotrophin releasing hormone testing suggested an ectopic ACTH source.Within 48 hours of admission for petrosal sinus sampling, the patient acutely deteriorated with type 1 respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support. A chest radiograph and computed tomography scan revealed a rig...