Cushing’s Syndrome, Cortisol, and Cognitive Competency: A Case Report

Case Reports in Oncology

关键词: Cushing’s syndrome;    Carcinoid patient;    Glucocorticoids;    ACTH;    Immunosuppression;    Neurocognitive impairment;    Advanced directives;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000470833

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Glucocorticoids are associated with immunosuppression and neuropsychiatric complications. We describe the case of a carcinoid patient with Cushing’s syndrome (CS) and neurocognitive impairment due to ectopic ACTH production who developed sepsis and died because of his family’s decision to withdraw antibiotic treatment. This report is presented to illustrate the importance of advanced-care planning in patients with CS.

【 授权许可】

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