scholarly journals Paraneoplastic Cushing Syndrome in Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumour

2021 ◽  
pp. 1407-1413
Author(s):  
Laurent Mineur ◽  
Rania Boustany ◽  
Léa Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumours ◽  
Cushing Syndrome ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumour ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Production ◽  
Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumours

Ectopic production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is relatively uncommon. We report a rare case of a liver metastatic G1 low-grade NET of the intestine that induced hypercortisolism after surgical resection. A 50-year-old man was admitted for an intestinal obstruction caused by a tumour of the intestine. Paraneoplastic Cushing syndrome was diagnosed more than a year later following the appearance of cushingoid symptoms, despite stable disease according to RECIST criteria but chromogranin A increase. Ketoconazole and sandostatin medical treatment and liver chemoembolization never managed to control the hypercortisolism unlike the bilateral adrenalectomy. The identification and effective management of this uncommon statement of ectopic ACTH secretion is important to improve the patient’s prognosis and quality of life.

scholarly journals Ectopic ACTH syndrome in a dog with a mesenteric neuroendocrine tumour: a case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 352-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
VA Castillo ◽  
PP Pessina ◽  
JD Garcia ◽  
P. Hall ◽  
MF Gallelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cushing Syndrome ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumour ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Ectopic Acth Syndrome ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Left Adrenal Gland ◽  
Plasma Acth ◽  
Hormone Activity ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion

Ectopic ACTH secretion is provoked by extra-pituitary tumours that secrete ACTH, constituting an infrequent type of Cushing Syndrome in the dog. Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) are characterised by the synthesis of peptides with hormone activity. A dog with clinical diagnosis of Cushing&rsquo;s syndrome and presenting an abdominal tumour located in the area of the left adrenal gland was sent to the hospital. Cortisol was not inhibited at four and eight hours after the application of low-dose dexamethasone and the cortisol/creatinine ratio was elevated (93 &times; 10<sup>-6</sup>, referencevalues &lt; 10 &times; 10<sup>&ndash;6</sup>). Plasma ACTH measurements were high (28.6 pmol/l, reference values 5.5&ndash;14.3 pmol/l). On computed tomography, the tumour was found in the meso-epigastrium, with both adrenal glands hyperplasic and no alteration of the pituitary image. The tumour was located between the two layers of the meso-colon and was removed using laparoscopy. After surgery, ACTH concentrations became normal and clinical signs remitted. The histopathological diagnosis was NET, with positive ACTH immunostaining.

scholarly journals A thymic neuroendocrine tumour in a young female: a rare cause of relapsing and remitting Cushing’s syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
M J Trott ◽  
G Farah ◽  
V J Stokes ◽  
L M Wang ◽  
A B Grossman
Keyword(s):  
Cushing’S Syndrome ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumours ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumour ◽  
Cushing's Syndrome ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Diagnostic Workup ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion ◽  
Men 1

Summary We present a case of a young female patient with a rare cause of relapsing and remitting Cushing’s syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion from a thymic neuroendocrine tumour. A 34-year-old female presented with a constellation of symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome, including facial swelling, muscle weakness and cognitive impairment. We use the terms ‘relapsing and remitting’ in this case report, given the unpredictable time course of symptoms, which led to a delay of 2 years before the correct diagnosis of hypercortisolaemia. Diagnostic workup confirmed ectopic ACTH secretion, and a thymic mass was seen on mediastinal imaging. The patient subsequently underwent thymectomy with complete resolution of her symptoms. Several case series have documented the association of Cushing’s syndrome with thymic neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), although to our knowledge there are a few published cases of patients with relapsing and remitting symptoms. This case is also notable for the absence of features of the MEN-1 syndrome, along with the female gender of our patient and her history of non-smoking. Learning points Ectopic corticotrophin (ACTH) secretion should always be considered in the diagnostic workup of young patients with Cushing’s syndrome There is a small but growing body of literature describing the correlation between ectopic ACTH secretion and thymic neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) The possibility of a MEN-1 syndrome should be considered in all patients with thymic NETs, and we note the observational association with male gender and cigarette smoking in this cohort An exception to these associations is the finding of relatively high incidence of thymic NETs among female non-smoking MEN-1 patients in the Japanese compared with Western populations The relapsing and remitting course of our patient’s symptoms is noteworthy, given the paucity of this finding among other published cases

scholarly journals Neuroendocrine tumours: what gastroenterologists need to know

2020 ◽  
pp. flgastro-2020-101431
Author(s):  
Mohid S Khan ◽  
D Mark Pritchard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Neuroendocrine Tumours ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Somatostatin Analogue ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Multiple Treatment ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Patient Reported

Gastroenterologists are intermittently involved in diagnosing and managing patients who have neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). However, few UK gastroenterologists have received extensive training about this topic. This article aims to provide a brief introduction to NETs; it is aimed at a general gastroenterologist audience.NETs present in diverse ways and many symptomatic patients unfortunately experience significant delays in diagnosis. Comprehensive evaluation of a patient with a possible NET involves assessing their symptoms, the tumour’s primary organ of origin, its differentiation status, grade and stage, whether the NET is secreting hormones and whether there is any underlying hereditary predisposition. Such assessment often needs specialist investigations such as nuclear medicine scans. All these factors influence patient management and prognosis, so a patient’s case and investigations should always be discussed by a fully constituted NET multidisciplinary team. Most localised tumours are considered for resection, but there are multiple treatment options for metastatic disease and many patients receive several different therapies during the course of their illness. The most common first line treatment in patients who have metastatic low grade NETs is monthly long acting somatostatin analogue injections. Prognosis is highly variable, but some patients who have inoperable metastases survive for many years on treatment with good quality of life. Gastroenterologists may also be involved in managing the non-tumour associated chronic gastrointestinal problems that some patients experience. Their involvement has been shown to improve patient-reported outcomes and quality of life.

scholarly journals SUN-938 Rare Case of Ectopic Cushing Syndrome Caused by ACTH Secreting Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumor in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamuna Gorantla ◽  
Jorge Soria Moncada ◽  
Juan Sarmiento ◽  
Ambika Amblee ◽  
Malini Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
Neuroendocrine Tumor ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Cushing Syndrome ◽  
Acth Secretion ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Secretion ◽  
Multiple Tumors ◽  
Men 1 ◽  
Acth Secreting

Abstract Introduction Cushing syndrome (CS) represents an uncommon manifestation of MEN1 and can be caused by both ACTH dependent or independent etiologies. Among them, ectopic ACTH secretion from a Thymic neuroendocrine tumor (TNET) in MEN1 is rare, with very few cases reported so far in literature. We report a case of Ectopic Cushing syndrome (ECS) in a MEN1 patient (pt) with multiple tumors, secondary to ACTH-secreting TNET. Case description: A 44 year old male presented to our institution for nausea, vomiting, dizziness. He had initial workup which revealed multiple tumors (papillary thyroid cancer, thymic mass, parathyroid adenomas, bilateral adrenal nodules, macroprolactinoma, peripancreatic nodules). Given concern for MEN 1, genetic testing was performed which was confirmative. Hormonal workup at this time for adrenal nodules was negative including low dose dexamethasone suppression test(DST). The immobile thymic mass was found to be poorly differentiated NET on biopsy with Ki-67 &gt;50% with vascular invasion and adhesions to lung/chest wall on VATS, not amenable to surgery. The pt declined chemotherapy and radiotherapy due to poor social support. Six months later, he presented with complaints of shortness of breath, proximal muscle weakness, anasarca. Evaluation revealed AM cortisol &gt;60 ug/dL(range 6.7-22), high-dose DST Cortisol &gt;60 ug/dL, 24hr urine free cortisol: 8511mcg (range 4-50) and ACTH level: 278pg/mL(range 6-50) confirming ACTH-dependent CS. Special stains from the previous TNET biopsy demonstrated positive staining for ACTH confirming ectopic ACTH secretion. Ketoconazole and chemotherapy with Etoposide and Carboplatin was started, however he clinically deteriorated and expired a few weeks after diagnosed of ECS. Discussion: TNET in MEN 1 is rare, with a prevalence of 3-8%. TNET are unusual neoplasms that account for 2% to 7% of all mediastinal tumors. TNET in MEN1 rarely secrete functional hormones with very few reported Ectopic ACTH secretion. MEN1 associated ECS from TNET is an aggressive disease with local invasion of adjacent mediastinal structures or metastasis being common, resulting in poor prognosis as demonstrated in few case reports including our case. Radical surgery of involved adjacent structures and adjuvant local RT can provide local disease control. Conclusion: Our pt is a rare case of ECS from TNET in MEN1 with poor prognosis. A special feature of this case is that the patient had initial negative evaluation for hypercortisolemia, however 6 months later he presented with signs and symptoms of severe hypercortisolism, with evaluation confirming transformation into ACTH producing TNET. This conversion is very rarely found in literature and adds to the unique presentation of the case.

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