Carcinoid syndrome

Carcinoid syndrome. This syndrome is a combination of signs and symptoms, including flushing of the skin and diarrhea.
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Carcinoid syndrome -- a disease caused by abnormal cells of the lungs and gut which produce hormones
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Carcinoid Syndrome and Carcinoid Tumor - Carcinoid tumors often have no symptoms, however, they may cause carcnoid syndrome. Source:MedicineNet
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Carcinoid syndrome
Since carcinoid tumors are frequently indolent in growth, and asymptomatic, not all patients require treatment of metastatic disease at diagnosis.
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carcinoid syndrome (KAR-sin-oyd)
A combination of symptoms caused by the release of serotonin and other substances from carcinoid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
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The diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome is made by the measurement of 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid (5-HIAA) in the urine. 5-HIAA is a breakdown (waste) product of serotonin. If the syndrome is diagnosed, the presence of carcinoid tumor is a given.
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Serotonin is measured in cases of suspected carcinoid syndrome (where it will be elevated). This test is performed on a venipuncture specimen. The normal range is 101 to 283 ng/ml. Elevations are seen in carcinoid syndrome.
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Indications: (1) reduction of growth hormone and IGF-1 (insulin growth factor) in acromegaly; (2) suppression of severe diarrhea and flushing associated with malignant carcinoid syndrome; ...
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Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)
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Higher-than-normal levels may indicate carcinoid syndrome.
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Nerve disorders like autonomic neuropathy or diabetic neuropathy
Carcinoid syndrome
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