A case of ectopic adrenocor ticotropic hormone syndrome caused by paraganglioma mimic dermatomyositis / 中华风湿病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
;
(12): 662-665,后插1, 2019.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-824473
ABSTRACT
Objective To improve the recognition of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome.Methods The diagnosis and treatment of a 43 years old female patient with multiorgan involvement mimic dermatomyositis was analyzed and discussed.Results The patient presented with fatigue,edema,skin pigmentation,neuropsychiatric abnormalities,hypertension,hypokalemia,hyperglycemia and other systemic involvement,was finally diagnosed with ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome caused by paragang-lioma of the anterior mediastinum.After surgical removal of the tumor,her clinical symptoms immediately relieved,meanwhile related hormone levels returned to normal.Conclusion Although paraganglioma-induced ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome is rare in clinical practice,more attention should be paid to this specific situation.
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Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
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2019
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