Thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma producing ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone and Cushing's syndrome

Jennifer L Dixon; Sanket P Borgaonkar; Anupa K Patel; Scott I Reznik; W Roy Smythe; Philip A Rascoe

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.04.140

Thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma producing ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone and Cushing's syndrome

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Oct;96(4):e81-e83. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.04.140.

Authors

Jennifer L Dixon¹, Sanket P Borgaonkar¹, Anupa K Patel¹, Scott I Reznik², W Roy Smythe¹, Philip A Rascoe³

Affiliations

¹ Scott & White Memorial Hospital & Clinic, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas.
² Scott & White Memorial Hospital & Clinic, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas; Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center, Temple, Texas.
³ Scott & White Memorial Hospital & Clinic, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas; Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center, Temple, Texas. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 24088497
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.04.140

Abstract

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the thymus, previously termed thymic carcinoid, is a rare clinical entity. Rarer still are such cases presenting with endocrinopathies. We report a case of thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma presenting with ectopic adrenocorticotroic hormone production and resultant Cushing's syndrome.

Keywords: 13.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / biosynthesis*
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / complications*
Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / metabolism*
Cushing Syndrome / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Thymus Neoplasms / complications*
Thymus Neoplasms / metabolism*

Substances

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone