In a chronic smoker with mild haemoptysis. He also gave a history of hypeension and obesity. Lab data showed raised ACTH levels, which were not suppressed by dexamethasone. The cause for the Cushing’s syndrome ha the patient is –
Correct Answer: Ectopic ACTH secreting tumor
Description: ectopic ACTH production is not suppressed by high dose of dexamethasone (Harrison 17 pg 2256)
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