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Diagnosis and management of small pulmonary atypical carcinoid tumor associated with Cushing syndrome.

Dathe Z Benissan-MessanRobert E MerrittKonstantin ShiloDesmond M D'SouzaPeter J Kneuertz
Published in: Lung cancer management (2020)
Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome is rare and identification of its source is often challenging. We report the case of an ectopic Cushing syndrome in a young adult male secondary to an occult ACTH producing atypical carcinoid tumor. Extensive biochemical and imaging workup was unrevealing. The diagnosis was aided by Ga-DOTA PET scan demonstrating a suspicious left upper lobe lung nodule. The patient underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic exploration with wedge resection and mediastinal lymphadenectomy of a T2aN2M0 atypical carcinoid, resulting in the normalization of ACTH levels and complete resolution of symptoms. The role of a Ga-DOTA PET scan in diagnosing pulmonary carcinoid tumors and their management are discussed.
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