Endocrine Abstracts

Ectopic ACTH secreting syndrome is a rare cause of endogenous ACTH dependent Cushing syndrome. We aim to analyze clinical, biochemical, imaging profile, as well as management and outcomes of 7 EAS patients diagnosed in our clinic within the last 10 years, based on clinical presentation, hypercortisolism, high ACTH levels, specifically over 100pg/ml, with failed high dose dexamethasone suppression test. Clinical presentation was characteristic in 5 of the patients, but 2...

Background: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare autosomal-dominant tumor syndrome associated with a wide tumor spectrum, in endocrine and nonendocrine tissues, key association being pituitary, parathyroid and enteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Management of MEN1 is challenging because of its polymorphic, variable phenotypic expression.Case report: Here, we present the case of a 68 year old patient diagnosed in 2004 with an 18 mm ist...