The ectopic ACTH syndrome and superior vena cava obstruction due to a malignant carcinoid tumour of the thymus
West Indian med. j
; 48(3): 155-157, Sept. 1999.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 28-year-old African Caribbean woman with Cushing's syndrome and superior vena cava obstruction secondary to an ACTH-secreting carcinoid tumour of the thymus. The case highlights the problems which may be encountered in performing the 2-day high dose dexamethasone suppression test but clinicians are reminded that this test or any other dynamic test is absolutely essential for elucidating the cause of ACTH-dependent Cushing's Syndrome.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias do Timo
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Síndrome de ACTH Ectópico
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Síndrome da Veia Cava Superior
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Tumor Carcinoide
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article