Carcinoid Heart disease

Question 1

define carcinoid heart disease

Answer 1

this is neoplasms of neuroendocrine cells that secrete chemicals into the bloodstream causing a carcinoid syndrome

Question 2

presentation of carcinoid heart disease

Answer 2

• flushing of skin

- nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea

Question 3

diagnosis of carcinoid heart disease

Answer 3

• bloods

- echocardiogram

Question 4

management of carcinoid heart disease

Answer 4

surgery (resection)
chemotherapy
radiotherapy