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

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Endocrine gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0