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ea0020p593 | Neuroendocrinology, Pituitary and Behaviour | ECE2009

ACTH-secreting bronchial carcinoid: a role of somatostatin analogues in diagnosis and treatment

Pavlova Maria , Koloda Dmitry , Pronin Vyacheslav , Zykova Polina , Harnas Sergey , Ippolitov Leonid , Egorov Alexey , Polunin Georgy , Yankin Pavel

Objective: To report a case of Cushing’s syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion and to evaluate role of somatostatin analogues for the localization and postoperative treatment of adrenocorticotropin-secreting bronchial carcinoid tumor.Methods: We describe the clinical presentation of our case and discuss its management.Results: A 57-year-old woman presented with symptoms and physical findings strongly suggestive of Cushing syn...