Hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis as a clinical clue to ectopic ACTH syndrome: two cases of neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Objective. Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome (EAS) is a rare, but potentially life-threatening cause of Cushing's syndrome. Its clinical recognition may be delayed, especially when classical features of hypercortisolism are absent.…

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