Ectopic ACTH Syndrome: A tumour arising in the body which releases excess quantities of ACTH. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ectopic ACTH Syndrome is available below.
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Abnormal secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone in conjunction with neoplastic growth occurring anywhere in the body. The most common associations are tumors of the bronchus (oat cell or carcinoid), thymic tumors (epithelial or carcinoid), pancreatic endocrine tumor. (DeVita et al. Cancer, p 1364. 4th edition. Lippincott) - (Source - Diseases Database)
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