Ewha Med J.  2003 Jun;26(2):187-191. 10.12771/emj.2003.26.2.187.

A Case of Ectopic ACTH Syndrome Associated with Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Song HJ
• Ryu KH
• Kim SH
• Yoon SJ
• Kim DY
• Im SA
• Seong CM
• Koo H
• Lee SN

• KMID: 2352872
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2003.26.2.187

Abstract

We report a case of extensive stage SCLC with EAS confirmed by immunohistochemical stain of ACTH in tumor cells who died early due to rapidly progressive acute respiratory distress and pneumonia before the start of chemotherapy and corticosteroid blocking agent. Through our case, we learn how important early diagnosis and treatment of EAS associated with SCLC are and hope to apply to other cases from now on.

Keyword

Ectopic ACTH syndrome; Small cell lung cancer; Cushing syndrome

MeSH Terms

ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic*
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Cushing Syndrome
Drug Therapy
Early Diagnosis
Hope
Pneumonia
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma*
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone