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01-04-2022 | Computed Tomography | Case report

Cushing syndrome secondary to a mediastinal carcinoid tumor: a case report

Authors: Reza Ershadi, Matin Vahedi, Behnaz Jahanbin, Javad Sarbazzadeh, Shahab Rafieian

Published in: International Cancer Conference Journal | Issue 2/2022

Abstract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are a rare and diverse set of malignancies that can develop anywhere within the body. ACTH-producing mediastinal NETs often originate from the thymus in the anterior mediastinum and are very rare. Primary diagnostic modalities for NETs include CT scan, MRI, scintigraphy, and Ga-DOTA PET scan. Here we report a case of a young male without any past medical history presenting with hypercortisolism secondary to a middle mediastinal typical carcinoid tumor. The patient underwent a successful resection which reduced serum ACTH levels. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of Cushing syndrome caused by a middle mediastinal NET.

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Title: Cushing syndrome secondary to a mediastinal carcinoid tumor: a case report
Authors: Reza Ershadi
Matin Vahedi
Behnaz Jahanbin
Javad Sarbazzadeh
Shahab Rafieian
Publication date: 01-04-2022
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Cushing's Syndrome
Computed Tomography
Carcinoid Tumor
Scintigraphy
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Published in: International Cancer Conference Journal / Issue 2/2022
Electronic ISSN: 2192-3183
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13691-022-00542-1

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