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Ectopic ACTH syndrome is a very rare cause of pediatric Cushing’s syndrome. And if present, bronchial or thymic carcinoids predominate as causes. We hereby demonstrate a first case report of ACTH-producing ovarian steroid cell tumor, NOS, causing ectopic ACTH syndrome in a prepubertal girl.
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We are grateful to Associate Professor Chulathida Chomchai for editing our manuscript and to Dr. Sarisa Thawongit, our pediatric resident for preparing clinical information and coordinating with the Department of Pathology.
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Sawathiparnich, P., Sitthinamsuwan, P., Sanpakit, K. et al. Cushing’s syndrome caused by an ACTH-producing ovarian steroid cell tumor, NOS, in a prepubertal girl. Endocr 35, 132–135 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-009-9150-x
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