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Bronchopulmonary carcinoid tumor associated with Cushing syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19049781     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cushing syndrome due to adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion by a bronchial carcinoid tumor is rare. The present study reports a case of a bronchopulmonary carcinoid presenting with Cushing syndrome in a 24-year old man who was successfully treated with a right middle lobectomy. The pertinent literature is reviewed, and the pathology and clinical presentation are discussed.
Authors:
Rony Atoui; Saeeda Almarzooqi; Waleed Saleh; Sorana Marcovitz; David Mulder
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of thoracic surgery     Volume:  86     ISSN:  1552-6259     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Thorac. Surg.     Publication Date:  2008 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-12-03     Completed Date:  2009-02-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  15030100R     Medline TA:  Ann Thorac Surg     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1688-90     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Thoracic Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic / diagnosis,  etiology*,  prevention & control
Adult
Bronchial Neoplasms / complications*,  diagnosis*,  surgery
Carcinoid Tumor / complications*,  diagnosis*,  surgery
Cushing Syndrome / drug therapy,  etiology*
Humans
Hydrocortisone / therapeutic use
Male
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
50-23-7/Hydrocortisone

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