Ectopic Cushing Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A form of Cushing syndrome in which a tumor outside the pituitary gland produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which leads to excess cortisol production by the adrenal gland.

**Synonyms:** - Hypercortisolism Due to Non-Pituitary Tumor - Hypercortisolism Due to Nonpituitary Tumor - Hypercortisolism due to nonpituitary tumor