Le cas clinique du mois. Syndrome carcinoïde sur tumeur sécrétante du grêle terminal avec cardiopathie

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2001), 56(9), 599-606

Uncommon but classically described, intestinal carcinoid tumors represent a variety of neuroendocrine tumors. Able to secrete amines and hormones, they can produce characteristic symptoms called ... [more ▼]

Uncommon but classically described, intestinal carcinoid tumors represent a variety of neuroendocrine tumors. Able to secrete amines and hormones, they can produce characteristic symptoms called "carcinoid syndrome". A cardiopathy is sometimes associated with the disease and carries a high risk of mortality and morbidity. [less ▲]