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Ectopic Cushing'S Syndrome
Ectopic Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which hormone called ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone is produced by tumor that is present outside the pituitary or adrenal glands. Cushing syndrome-ectopic is the alternative name of the condition.
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When Glucocorticoid hormone releases in excess, then Ectopic Cushing's syndrome takes place. Apart from releasing of ACTH hormone, other causes of condition are:
- Tumor of adrenal gland
- Excessive usage of corticosteroid drugs
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The symptoms of Ectopic Cushing's syndrome are discussed below:
- High blood pressure
- Weight loss
- Headache
- Impotence
- Increased urination
- Acne or skin infections
- Thirst
- Weakness
In few cases, prompt treatment of tumors helps in reducing the risk of Ectopic Cushing's syndrome. However, in most of the cases the condition is unpreventable.
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The only way of treating the condition is removing the tumor. For removing the noncancerous tumor, surgery is performed. In most of the cases, it has been observed that most of the tumors are cancerous in nature and spreads to other parts of the body. In such cases surgery cannot be performed. Hence, doctor prescribes drugs like aminoglutethimide, metyrapone, etc. that aid in blocking production of cortisol. |
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