ACTH-Producing Pulmonary Carcinoid
Imaging findings
A slow-growing or stable lung nodule identified in a patient with Cushing's syndrome.
Key takeaways
Ectopic ACTH production can occur in pulmonary carcinoids, potentially leading to immunosuppression (e.g., Pneumocystis pneumonia) before the source is identified.
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