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ea0049ep163 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ECE2017

Ectopic ACTH-syndrome – 31 consecutive patients from the Helsinki University Hospital

Toivanen Sanna , Leijon Helena , Sane Timo , Schalin-Jantti Camilla

Background: Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is rare and published series are scarce.Aim: To increase the understanding of EAS we describe 31 consecutive cases in years 1997–2016.Results: Of the 31 patients, 65% (20/31) were women and 35% (11/31) men. Median follow-up was 23 months (0–217). Median age at diagnosis was 62 years (21–78), with peak incidences in age groups 30–39 and 60–69 years. Most patients prese...