Ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome
ICD-10 Code
E24.3
Ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome
Definition
A syndrome characterized by abnormal secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone in conjunction with neoplastic growth occurring anywhere in the body. The most common associations are tumors of the bronchus (oat cell or carcinoid), thymic tumors (epithelial or carcinoid), and pancreatic endocrine tumor. (DeVita et al. Cancer, p 1364. 4th edition. Lippincott)
Also known as ectopic ACTH secretion, ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome, ectopic ACTH syndrome, hypercortisolism due to nonpituitary tumor, hypercortisolism due to nonpituitary tumour — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD10CM E24.3 per MONDO
- MESH D000182 per MONDO
- NCIT C4387 per MONDO
- SCTID 626004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0001231 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |