Ectopic Cushing syndrome
Ectopic Cushing syndrome
Definition
A form of ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome caused by excess secretion of ACTH by a benign or, more often, malignant non-pituitary tumor.
Also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion syndrome, Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion, ectopic ACTH secreting tumor, ectopic ACTH secreting tumour, ectopic Cushing syndrome, occult ectopic ACTH secretion, paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome — per MONDO