Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: We report the clinical presentation of pheochromocytoma with Cushing’s syndrome due to ectopic production of ACTH, and assess the histopathological diagnosis, treatment modality and prognostic factors compared with the literature.Results: Cushing’s Syndrome due to ectopic ACTH production is uncommon and due to pheochromocytoma is extremely rare. We discuss the case of a 50-year-old female who initially presented with vague, non-sp...

Introduction: Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is a rare cause of ACTH-dependent endogenous hypercortisolism.Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse the clinical, biochemical, and radiological features, management, and treatment outcome of patients with EAS.Design: It was a retrospective case-record study of 52 patients with EAS.Materials and methods: Clinical, biochemical, and radiological features ...