The ectopic ACTH syndrome

KI Alexandraki, AB Grossman - Reviews in endocrine and metabolic …, 2010 - Springer
Ectopic Cushing's syndrome usually relates to the ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) and
represents∼ 20% of ACTH-dependent and∼ 10% of all types of Cushing's syndrome (CS) …

Prevalence and clinical features of the ectopic ACTH syndrome in patients with gastroenteropancreatic and thoracic neuroendocrine tumors

K Kamp, RA Alwani, E Korpershoek… - European journal of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Objective Several series report on the relative contribution of ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS)
in the spectrum of Cushing's syndrome. However, prevalence of EAS in patients with …

Ectopic ACTH syndrome: molecular bases and clinical heterogeneity

M Terzolo, G Reimondo, A Ali, S Bovio, F Daffara… - Annals of oncology, 2001 - Elsevier
There are roughly two types of ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS), one associated with overt
malignancies and one with occult neoplasms. The prototype of the first condition is …

Ectopic ACTH-secreting syndrome: a single center experience report with a high prevalence of occult tumor

I Hernandez, AL Espinosa-de-los-Monteros… - Archives of Medical …, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Differentiation between the two forms of ACTH-dependent Cushing's
syndrome is a challenging task. Although the majority of these cases will be diagnosed as …

Mini-review: pheochromocytomas causing the ectopic ACTH syndrome

C Ballav, A Naziat, R Mihai, N Karavitaki, O Ansorge… - Endocrine, 2012 - Springer
Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a condition associated with high cortisol levels and affects
around 0.7–2.4 cases per million population per year [1–3]. Approximately 80% of cases of …

Distinguishing Cushing's disease from the ectopic ACTH syndrome: Needles in a haystack or hiding in plain sight?

AR Hayes, AB Grossman - Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In the context of ACTH‐dependent Cushing's syndrome, ectopic ACTH secretion from a
neuroendocrine tumour is not uncommon, and needs to be carefully differentiated from …

Ectopic ACTH syndrome and CRH-mediated Cushing's syndrome

M Becker, DC Aron - Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North …, 1994 - Elsevier
The ectopic ACTH syndrome accounts for a substantial number of patients with naturally
occurring Cushing's syndrome. Patients with either ectopic ACTH syndrome or the rare CRH …

Clinical features and management of ectopic ACTH syndrome at a single institute in Japan

M Doi, T Sugiyama, H Izumiyama, T Yoshimoto… - Endocrine …, 2010 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is a diagnostic challenge because it is often
indistinguishable from Cushing's disease. We describe our series of EAS patients referred to …

Ectopic ACTH syndrome

AM Isidori, GA Kaltsas, AB Grossman - Pituitary Today: Molecular …, 2006 - karger.com
Ectopic adrenocorticotropin secretion (EAS) accounts for 10-15% of cases of Cushing's
syndrome and comprises a spectrum of tumours from undetectable isolated lesions to …

The ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome: rarely easy, always challenging

AR Hayes, AB Grossman - Endocrinology and Metabolism …, 2018 - endo.theclinics.com
The ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (EAS) comprises around 10%
to 20% of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome and 5% to 10% of all types of Cushing's …