Most common cause of ectopic ACTH production –
Correct Answer: Small cell carcinoma lung
Description: Ectopic ACTH can be secreted from original cancer tissues or metastatic lesions of SCLC. ... We repo a case of SCLC with Cushing syndrome due to EAS from the original tumor tissue in a 69-year-old male presenting with severe hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypeension without any respiratory symptoms Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 597
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