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ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome

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Disease Overview

A syndrome characterized by abnormal secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone in conjunction with neoplastic growth occurring anywhere in the body. The most common associations are tumors of the bronchus (oat cell or carcinoid), thymic tumors (epithelial or carcinoid), and pancreatic endocrine tumor. (DeVita et al. Cancer, p 1364. 4th edition. Lippincott)

Synonyms

  • ACTH syndromes, ectopic
  • ectopic ACTH secretion
  • ectopic ACTH secretion causing Cushing's syndrome
  • ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome
  • ectopic ACTH syndrome
  • ectopic ACTH syndromes
  • hypercortisolism due to nonpituitary tumor
  • hypercortisolism due to nonpituitary tumour
  • syndrome, ectopic ACTH
  • syndromes, ectopic ACTH
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