A chronic smoker presents with mild haemoptysis. He also gives a history of hypeension and obesity. Lab data showed raised ACTH levels, which were not suppressed by dexamethasone. A diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome is made. Which among the following is the cause of Cushing’s syndrome in the patient ?
A chronic smoker presents with mild haemoptysis. He also gives a history of hypeension and obesity. Lab data showed raised ACTH levels, which were not suppressed by dexamethasone. A diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome is made. Which among the following is the cause of Cushing’s syndrome in the patient ?
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A chronic smoker presents with mild haemoptysis. He also gives a history of hypeension and obesity. Lab data showed raised ACTH levels, which were not suppressed by dexamethasone. A diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is made. Which among the following is the cause of Cushing's syndrome in the patient ?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Ectopic ACTH secreting tumor
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