Endocrine Abstracts

BackgroundCushing’s syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion only accounts for 10% of all cases of Cushing’s syndrome and is most often associated with pulmonary neuro-endocrine tumors. Treatment of ectopic ACTH syndrome is predominantly surgical with resection of the tumor. Following resolution of hypercortisolism, previously subclinical Pneumocystis jiroveci infection can become overt due to restored immune response.Clini...