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ea0026p37 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2011

Thoracic and gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and the ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS)

Kamp K , Alwani A , Feelders R A , de Herder W W

Introduction: The ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is associated with a variety of malignancies, mostly of (neuro-)endocrine origin. Several series report on the relative contribution of EAS in the spectrum of Cushing’s syndrome. However, information on the incidence/prevalence of EAS in the setting of patients diagnosed with thoracic or gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is virtually absent.Study design: In our tertiary academic ...