Abstract:Objective: Ectopic Cushing syndrome secondary to thymic carcinoid is a rare disorder that may be difficult to diagnose and manage. Methods: We describe a case of severe Cushing syndrome secondary to a large, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-producing thymic carcinoid in a patient with a history of primary hyperaldosteronism. Results: A 43-year-old female with a 20-year history of an aldosterone-secreting adrenocortical adenoma following a right adrenalectomy presented with acute onset of proximal muscle weak… Show more
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