Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A symptom complex associated with carcinoid tumor and characterized by attacks of severe flushing of the skin, diarrheal watery stools, bronchoconstriction, sudden drops in blood pressure, edema, and ascites. The carcinoid tumors are usually located in the gastrointestinal tract and metastasize to the liver. Symptoms are caused by tumor secretion of serotonin, prostaglandins, and other biologically active substances. Cardiac manifestations constitute carcinoid heart disease. (Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)

Synonyms:

Carcinoid Syndrome, Malignant
Carcinoid Syndromes, Malignant
Malignant Carcinoid Syndromes
Syndrome, Malignant Carcinoid
Syndromes, Malignant Carcinoid

Broader Topics:

Carcinoid Tumor

Narrower Topics:

Carcinoid Heart Disease

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