carcinoid tumours Flashcards
1
Q
what are carcinoid tumours?
A
occur when mets are present in the liver and release serotonin
2
Q
what are features of carcinoid tumours?
A
- flushing-> often the earliest symptom
- diarrhoea
- bronchospasm
- hypotension
- right heart valvular stenosis
- pellagra: dementia, diarrhoea, dermatitis
3
Q
which investigations would you carry out to investigate carcinoid tumours?
A
urinary 5-HIAA
plasma chromogranin A y
4
Q
what is the management of carcinoid tumours?
A
somatostatin analogues e.g. octreotide
diarrhoea: cyproheptadine may help
