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Cyclic CS, an uncommon presentation of hypercortisolism, poses a diagnostic challenge. We report a 71-year-old woman who developed cyclic ectopic ACTH secretion from a pheochromocytoma. Previous evaluations showed intermittent elevations in cortisol and ACTH levels, normal pituitary magnetic resonance imaging, and an adrenal nodule. On admission, she was hypertensive and had cushingoid features. Bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling with desmopressin stimulation and an 8-mg dexamethasone suppression test suggested ectopic ACTH secretion, but ACTH increased during the peripheral desmopressin stimulation test. Plasma normetanephrines were about 2-fold above the upper reference limit. 18F-fluoro-dopa and 68Gallium-DOTATATE positron emission tomography\/computed tomography scans, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging identified an adrenal mass. After doxazosin adrenoceptor blockade, she underwent right adrenalectomy; histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirmed an ACTH-secreting pheochromocytoma. Postoperative blood pressure normalized and serum cortisol and plasma ACTH levels were suppressed, requiring physiologic hydrocortisone replacement. This case underscores the importance of considering pheochromocytoma in ACTH-dependent hypercortisolism with elevated metanephrines and an adrenal mass. 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