Ectopic Cushing ’s syndrome in a patient with inferior petrosal sinus sampling indicating pituitary‐dependent ACTH secretion

In an unclear case of Cushing's syndrome, IPSS identifies the origin of ACTH secretion, and together with MRI enables the localization of an ectopic corticotroph adenoma in the parasellar or cavernous sinuses region. AbstractIn an unclear case of Cushing's syndrome, IPSS identifies the origin of ACTH secretion, and together with MRI enables the localization of an ectopic corticotroph adenoma in the parasellar or cavernous sinuses region.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - December 13, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alexander Micko, Stefan Wolfsberger, Engelbert Knosp, Wolfgang Marik, Christine Haberler, Yvonne Winhofer, Anton Luger, Greisa Vila Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research