[Radiotherapy of ectopic ACTH syndrome].
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From 1984 to 1990, 6 patients with histologically and hormone assay proved ectopic ACTH syndrome were treated. All these lesions occurred in the chest: 4 thymic carcinoids and the other 2 bronchial carcinoids. The patients all had Cushing's syndrome. Treatment consisted of operation plus radiotherapy. The results showed four completely relieved, one improved and is alive with tumor for 4 years and the other relieved for 2 years and 8 months, then died of local recurrence. The indications, dose and method of radiotherapy are discussed.
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital China (People's Republic of)
Adult, Male, ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic, Bronchial Neoplasms, Humans, Female, Carcinoid Tumor, Thymus Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic
Adult, Male, ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic, Bronchial Neoplasms, Humans, Female, Carcinoid Tumor, Thymus Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic
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