Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1985;0(02):-

Hyperglycemia and hypokalemia with a pancreatic tumor

Yali AN ; Yao WANG

Keywords

Pancreatic neoplasms; Hyperglycemia; Hypokalemia; ACTH syndrome, ectopic

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

A mid-aged male patient manifested hyperglycemia, severe hypokalemia, weight loss, thin skin, round face and psychoneurotic symptoms without hypertension. CT showed a pancreatic tumor and a normal pituitary image. Preliminary assessment (blood and urinary cortisol, blood ACTH and dexamethasone suppression test) supported the diagnosis of ectopic ACTH syndrome. The differential diagnosis and treatment of this disease were discussed.