Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion

What is Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion?

A form of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing syndrome, an endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS), characterized by the secretion of ACTH by non-pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of various locations and various degrees of histological differentiation and aggressiveness.

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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