Ectopic acromegaly due to a bronchial carcinoid

Authors

  • J. Rojo Álvaro Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra A
  • J.J. Pineda Arribas Hospital García Orcoyen de Estella
  • E. Anda Apiñániz Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra A
  • L. Pérez García Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra A
  • J. Lafita Tejedor Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra A
  • LL. Forga Llenas Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra A

Keywords:

Ectopic acromegaly. GHRH ectopy. Bronchial carcinoid. Neuroendocrine tumor.

Abstract

Tumours that cause ectopic acromegaly can do so through the secretion of GH or GHRH. One hundred cases of ectopic acromegaly due to secretion of GHRH have been described. Given the rarity of this pathology, we present a clinical case with the aim of contributing our diagnostic-therapeutic experience and the subsequent follow-up.

We present the case of a patient with acromegaloid physical features that had evolved over several years. Concomitantly, he also presented other accompanying symptoms that were suggestive of a possible bronchial origin. Facing the clinical suspicion of acromegaly, we opted to confirm it biochemically and subsequently through image study. A hypophysary origin was ruled out, so we carried out screening for a bronchial neuroendocrine and/or gastrointestinal tumor as they are the most frequent localizations. The treatment of choice was surgical resection.

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Published

2014-01-09

How to Cite

Rojo Álvaro, J., Pineda Arribas, J., Anda Apiñániz, E., Pérez García, L., Lafita Tejedor, J., & Forga Llenas, L. (2014). Ectopic acromegaly due to a bronchial carcinoid. Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra, 36(3), 563–567. Retrieved from https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/ASSN/article/view/20624

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Clinical notes

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