Ectopic adrenocorticotrophic hormone secretion

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• Synonyms

  • Ectopic ACTH secretion

• Causes

  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma
  • Small cell carcinoma of lung
  • Carcinoid tumour
  • Neuroendocrine tumour

• Effects

  • Cushing syndrome
  • Increased ACTH