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ea0056p110 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2018

Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome: clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and long-term observation. Impact of bronchial carcinoid tumors

Krylov Vadim , Dobreva Ekaterina , Kharnas Sergey , Parshin Vladimir , Ippolitov Leonid , Kuznetsov Nikolay , Polunin Georgy

Objective: Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH-ectopic) syndrome (EAS) is a rare cause of ACTH-dependent endogenous hypercortisolism. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical, biochemical, and radiological features, management, and treatment outcome of patients with EAS.Methods: It was a retrospective case-record study of 47 patients with EAS. Clinical, biochemical, and radiological features and response to therapy and survival rate ...

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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 Cushings 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...

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Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome: clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and long-term observation. Impact of bronchial carcinoid tumors

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

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