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The hypokalemic prelude: A Pandora’s box of paraneoplastic surprises

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic manifestation, particularly in gynecological malignancies. We present the case of a 39-year-old female with a history of small-cell cervical carcinoma who presented to us with fatigue and tiredness and was diagnosed to have severe hypokalemia secondary to Cushing’s syndrome due to production of ectopic ACTH. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of metastatic disease and the challenges in diagnosis and management of paraneoplastic endocrine syndromes.

Source: IJEM Case Reports

DOI: 10.4103/ijemcr.ijemcr_45_24

Authors: Karthik Baburaj, Neeraj Kotteppattu Chandran, Jabir Moonnumuri Peedikayil, Vimal Mavila Veetil, Fathima Mubeena

Institution: Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411577833

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