Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
What is Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion?
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic (adrenocorticotropic hormone) ACTH secretion (EAS) is a form of ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome (see this term) caused by excess secretion of ACTH by a benign or, more often, malignant non-pituitary tumor.
Other condition names
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion syndrome
- Ectopic ACTH secreting tumor
- Ectopic Cushing syndrome
- Occult ectopic ACTH secretion
- Paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Age of Onset
- Adult
- Elderly
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