Cardiology MCQ 273: Diagnostic tests for carcinoid
Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for carcinoid syndrome?
a. 24 hour urine 5-HIAA
b. 24 hour urine VMA
c. Chromogranin A
d. 111In-pentetreotide scanning
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b. 24 hour urine VMA
Urine VMA (Vanillylmandelic acid) estimation is done for the diagnosis of pheochromocytomas. 5-H1AA (5-Hydroxy indole acetic acid) and chromogranin A are used for diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome, while 111In-pentetreotide scanning is useful in locating the tumour as well. Read more…
Source: Cardiophile MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
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