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An uncommon cause of Cushing's syndrome in a 70-year-old man.

[cushing syndrome]

Cushing's syndrome due to exogenous steroids is common, as about 1% of the general populations use exogenous steroids for various indications. Although endogenous Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour is rare, a correct and early diagnosis is important. The diagnosis and management require high clinical acumen and collaboration between different specialists. We report a case of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone Cushing's syndrome due to pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour with liver metastasis. Early recognition by endocrinologists with timely surgical resection followed by referral to oncologists led to a favourable outcome for the patient up to 12 months after initial presentation.

Diseases presenting "liver metastasis" symptom

  • carcinoma of the gallbladder
  • cholangiocarcinoma
  • cushing syndrome
  • pleomorphic liposarcoma

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