A rare case of ectopic ACTH syndrome originating from malignant renal paraganglioma

Abstract

SUMMARYEctopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is characterized by hypercortisolism due to the hypersecretion of a non-pituitary ACTH-secreting tumor leading to Cushing's syndrome. Only a few cases have been reported previously as causing ectopic ACTH related to paraganglioma. Herein, we present a case of Cushing's syndrome, in who was proved to be attributable to an ACTHsecreting renal malignant paraganglioma. A 40-year-old woman presented with a five-month history of newly diagnosed hypertension …