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Occult ectopic secretion of corticotropin
Archives of Internal Medicine
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Occult ectopic ACTH syndrome mimics Cushing's disease, leading to misdiagnosis. Selective venous sampling is crucial for accurate diagnosis of ectopic ACTH-secreting neoplasms.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
Background:
- Ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome shares features with pituitary-dependent Cushing's disease.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-apparent ACTH-secreting neoplasms.