Ectopic secretion hormones ACTH and CRH may complicate the presentation of pheochromocytoma, and this tumor usually leads to CS, which can be fatal if not properly diagnosed and managed (Ballav et al., 2012; Ilias et al., 2005; Lenders et al., 2014; Lase et al., 2020). The gene discussed is POMC; the disease is hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma.