Abstract
The production of corticotropin or corticotropin-releasing factor by non-pituitary, non-adrenal tumors may rarely be associated with an overt clinical expression of hypercortisolism. Recent studies have emphasized the importance of careful thoracic evaluation when such ectopic hormone secretion is suspected.
MeSH terms
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ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic / blood
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ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic / diagnosis*
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / blood
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / diagnosis
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / secondary*
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / blood
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Liver Function Tests
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Liver Neoplasms / blood
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Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
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Lung Neoplasms / blood
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Hydrocortisone