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Cushing′s syndrome in a case of thymic carcinoma
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2011 A 29-year-old gentleman presented with episodic features suggestive of Cushing′s syndrome. He was evaluated and diagnosed with ectopic Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-dependent Cushing′s syndrome due to a thymic tumor.
H S Asha +5 more
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Current Oncology, 2022 Selpercatinib, a RET kinase inhibitor, is an effective treatment for patients with medullary thyroid cancer with RET mutations. In this paper, we present the case of a 62-year-old man with ectopic Cushing’s syndrome due to medullary thyroid cancer who ...
O. Ragnarsson, M. Piasecka, A. Hallqvist
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Gel chromatographic characterization of immunoreactive adrenocorticotropin in patients with ACTH hypersecretion [PDF]
, 1989 We investigated the molecular size of circulating immunoreactive ACTH by gel chromatography in patients with ACTH hypersecretion due to various disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
A Chatelain +19 more
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The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Hypertension in Patients With Cushing's Syndrome [PDF]
, 2019 When hypertension, a pathology that is frequently found in the general population, presents in a young patient, secondary causes such as Cushing's syndrome (CS), a rare disease characterized by long-term elevated cortisol levels, should be considered ...
Barbot, Mattia +2 more
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Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013 Background: Demonstration of central: Peripheral adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) gradient is important for diagnosis of Cushing′s disease. Aim: The aim was to assess the utility of internal jugular vein (IJV): Peripheral vein ACTH ratio for diagnosis ...
Sachin Chittawar +16 more
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Nested stromal epithelial tumor of liver presenting with Cushing syndrome: A Rare case Report
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 2012 Nested stromal and epithelial tumor of the liver is an extremely rare pediatric hepatic tumor. To the best of our knowledge, about 25 cases have been reported in the English literature so far, few of which accompanied with Cushing syndrome.
Bita Geramizadeh +3 more
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A Long-Standing Subtle Cushing’s Syndrome Induced by a Unilateral Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia
Journal of Anesthesia & Clinical Research, 2015 Cushing’s syndrome is a clinical picture characterized by signs and symptoms associated with a prolonged exposure to inappropriately high level of the hormone cortisol. Described for the first time by Harvey Cushing in 1932, iatrogenic cause, by taking drugs, is the common condition nowadays.
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Central Obesity and BMI Associated with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescent [PDF]
, 2017 Adipose tissue distribution is effective in metabolic complications resulting from obesity. Fat accumulation in the body, particularly increase in visceral fat, is a major risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Akbaezadeh, M. (Marzieh) +1 more
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Nuclear medicine imaging in the evaluation of endocrine hypertension
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012 Endocrine hypertension forms a small (< 5%) but curable subset of patients with hypertension. Common endocrine causes of hypertension include pheochromocytoma, Cushing′s syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism, and thyroid disorders.
Punit Sharma, Rakesh Kumar
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Time to diagnosis in Cushing's syndrome: A meta-analysis based on 5367 patients.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2019 CONTEXT Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome (CS) overlap with common diseases, such as the metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis, and depression.
G. Rubinstein +26 more
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