Cushing syndrome secondary to ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion

Cushing syndrome (CS) secondary to ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion (EAS) has been described in association with a variety of tumors. The current experience with this syndrome was based on a few case series and individual case reports. Limited data were available about the tumors associated with CS‐EAS in a cancer center setting. In this report, the authors have described their experience with CS‐EAS at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to further enhance the current understanding and management of this syndrome.

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