Carcinoid syndrome-Symptoms and therapeutic approaches

Hell J Nucl Med. 2023 May-Aug;26 Suppl:52-56.ABSTRACTThe carcinoid syndrome (CS) is a constellation of symptoms attributed to hypersecretion of amines, prostaglandins and polypeptides. The cardinal symptoms of CS are flushing, diarrhea and bronchospasm; however, CS may present with various symptoms and signs, as: Skin: cutaneous flushes, cyanosis, pellagra, Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, Heart: tricuspid and pulmonic valve thickening causing right heart failure, edema, Respiratory: wheezing, dyspnea.PMID:37658565
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