| Cushing's syndrome due to a non-adrenal ectopic adrenocorticotropin-secreting Ewing's sarcoma in a child. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19554811 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is extremely rare in the pediatric age group. Sarcomatous tumors causing EAS are even rarer. We report a 9 year-old girl presenting with Cushing's syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH production by a Ewing's sarcoma. This case illustrates that rapid appearance of Cushingoid symptoms, absence of growth retardation and the presence of hypokalemia are suggestive clues for ectopic ACTH production as the source of Cushing's syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Tulay Guran; Serap Turan; Behzat Ozkan; Su Gulsun Berrak; Cengiz Canpolat; Tolga Dagli; Funda Sirin Eren; Abdullah Bereket |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM Volume: 22 ISSN: 0334-018X ISO Abbreviation: J. Pediatr. Endocrinol. Metab. Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-26 Completed Date: 2009-07-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9508900 Medline TA: J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 363-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey. tulayguran@yahoo.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic
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complications* Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / secretion* Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use Child Cushing Syndrome / drug therapy, etiology* Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use Doxorubicin / therapeutic use Female Humans Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / complications, drug therapy Sarcoma, Ewing's / complications*, drug therapy Vincristine / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/CAV protocol; 23214-92-8/Doxorubicin; 50-18-0/Cyclophosphamide; 57-22-7/Vincristine; 9002-60-2/Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
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