Abstract
Ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) is extremely rare in the pediatric age group. Sarcomatous tumors causing EAS are even rarer. We report a 9 year-old girl presenting with Cushing's syn-drome caused by ectopic ACTH production by a Ewing's sarcoma. This case illustrates that rapid appearance of Cushingoid symptoms, absence of growth retardation and the presence of hypo-kalemia are suggestive clues for ectopic ACTH production as the source of Cushing's syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 363-368 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cushing's syndrome
- Ectopic ACTH
- Ewing's sarcoma
- PNET
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology