| ACTH-producing pheochromocytoma: clinical considerations and concise review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 19818286 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present a patient with a rare cause of ectopic ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, caused by a pheochromocytoma. The case provides clues for a detailed discussion on the pitfalls and diagnostic difficulties in establishing the correct underlying cause of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome. It clearly demonstrates that the relative contributions of clinical, biochemical, and radiological clues in establishing the correct underlying cause of Cushing's syndrome may differ considerably between Cushing's disease and Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic overproduction of ACTH. In addition, the literature concerning ACTH-producing pheochromocytomas is reviewed. |
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Authors:
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M F Nijhoff; O M Dekkers; L J Vleming; J W A Smit; J A Romijn; A M Pereira |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-08-31 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of internal medicine Volume: 20 ISSN: 1879-0828 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-12 Completed Date: 2010-01-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9003220 Medline TA: Eur J Intern Med Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 682-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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complications,
diagnosis,
metabolism* Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / metabolism* Aged Cushing Syndrome / etiology Hormones, Ectopic / metabolism* Humans Male Pheochromocytoma / complications, diagnosis, metabolism* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Hormones, Ectopic; 9002-60-2/Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
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