Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation as a Presenting Symptom of Metastasized Carcinoid Tumor

Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation as a Presenting Symptom of Metastasized Carcinoid Tumor

A 66-year-old woman was diagnosed with hepatic metastasized carcinoid tumor of the ileocecal junction resulting in elevated plasma chromogranin A levels and urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) levels. Further examination showed right-sided heart failure with severe tricuspid valve regurgitat...

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Main Authors: Anton F. Engelsman, Peter van Duijvendijk, Bjorn E. Groenemeijer, Edwin van der Zaag, Peter E. Spronk, Alex Katinakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-09-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Carcinoid tumor
Carcinoid heart disease
Serotonin
Tricuspid valve regurgitation
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343594

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