Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The ectopic ACTH syndrome accounts for 12% of patients with Cushing’s syndrome. Its diagnosis and treatment remains a challenge. This especially true in patients with ectopic ACTH production.Case: We report the case of a 41-year-old man who presented with progressive muscle weakness in his arms and legs. He was found to be borderline hypertensive BP 145/92, cushingoid plethoric rounded face and mild proximal muscular weakness. His init...