Vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures secondary to Cushing's syndrome induced by an ACTH-producing bronchial carcinoid tumour.

Abstract

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-producing bronchial carcinoid tumours are a rare cause of Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is frequently complicated by osteoporosis, which results in an increased tendency for the development of vertebral compression fractures. Percutaneous vertebroplasty has been shown to be an effective treatment option in the setting of painful osteoporotic compression fractures refractory to conservative therapies. We report a case where vertebroplasty was performed on a 36-year-old woman with osteoporosis and compression fractures secondary to hypercorticolism. A bronchial carcinoid tumour was found to be the source of excess ACTH production. Three-level percutaneous vertebroplasty resulted in a marked improvement in pain.

• Authors: F Rashid, S A Riccio, P L Munk, D Malfair, M K Heran
• Journal: Singapore medical journal (Singapore Med J) Vol. 50 Issue 4 Pg. e147-50 (Apr 2009) ISSN: 2737-5935 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 19421671 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Bone Cements
• Osteofirm
• Resins, Synthetic
• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
• Hydrocortisone

Topics

• ACTH Syndrome, Ectopic (blood, complications, diagnosis)
• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (blood)
• Adult
• Bone Cements
• Carcinoid Tumor (blood, diagnosis, metabolism, surgery)
• Cushing Syndrome (blood, complications, diagnosis)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Fractures, Compression (blood, etiology, surgery)
• Humans
• Hydrocortisone (blood)
• Lumbar Vertebrae (injuries, surgery)
• Lung Neoplasms (blood, diagnosis, metabolism, surgery)
• Osteoporosis (diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
• Pneumonectomy
• Resins, Synthetic (administration & dosage)
• Spinal Fractures (blood, etiology, surgery)
• Thoracic Vertebrae (injuries, surgery)
• Vertebroplasty (methods)