Carcinoid Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What are carcinoid tumours?
A
Tumours from an enterochromaffin cell origin capable of producing serotonin
2
Q
What is carcinoid syndrome?
A
Serotonin produced by tumour and not broken down due to liver mets
3
Q
What are features of carcinoid syndrome?
A
Flushing Diarrhoea Bronchospasm Hypotension Right heart failure
4
Q
How is carcinoid syndrome diagnosed?
A
Urinary 5-HIAA
Plasma chromogranin A
5
Q
How is carcinoid syndrome managed?
A
Octreotide (somatostatin analogue)
Tumour surgery
