Abstract

ACTH-ectopic syndrome is a severe, multiple-symptom disease characterized by secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by ectopic tumor, increased release of adrenal cortical hormones and clinical picture of hypercorticism. Diagnosis and treatment of ACTH-ectopic syndrome is still difficult problem despite the achievements of modern medicine. There are several unresolved issues including optimal diagnostic algorithm, indications for various surgical procedures and their optimal dates. This review is devoted to these questions.

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