Cushing's paraneoplastic syndrome as first manifestation of an adenocarcinoma of unknown origin

• Published in: Clinical & translational oncology Vol. 8; no. 8; pp. 621 - 623
• Main Authors: Molina Garrido, María José, Guillén Ponce, Carmen, Maciá Escalante, Sonia, Pons Sanz, Vanesa, Carrato Mena, Alfredo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.08.2006
• Subjects: ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic - etiology; Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms, Unknown Primary - diagnosis; Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy - etiology

Small cell lung cancer is the most common cause of paraneoplastic Cushing's syndrome. The definitive treatment consists in surgical removal of the tumour, which is not possible in most of these cases (they are often diagnosed at advanced stages), and therefore it is frequently necessary adding...