ectopic ACTH syndrome

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome
paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:small_cell_lung_carcinoma
gptkb:medullary_thyroid_carcinoma
pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
bronchial carcinoid tumor
non-pituitary tumors
gptkbp:complication gptkb:bone
infections
metabolic alkalosis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy imaging studies
elevated ACTH levels
high cortisol levels
inferior petrosal sinus sampling
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ectopic ACTH syndrome
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ACTH-secreting_pituitary_adenoma
gptkb:Cushing_syndrome
gptkbp:symptom hypertension
muscle weakness
hypokalemia
hyperglycemia
Cushingoid features
gptkbp:treatment surgical removal of tumor
chemotherapy (if malignant)
medical therapy to control cortisol
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cushing's_disease
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6