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Carcinoid heart findings in vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumour

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tricuspid valve disease in carcinoid heart syndrome is usually diagnosed via screening echocardiography in patients with known carcinoid syndrome. Vasoactive intestinal peptide tumour (VIPoma) is a rare tumour with an incidence of 0.05%-2% that typically presents with symptoms related to the release of vasoactive intestinal peptide: flushing, diarrhoea and electrolyte abnormalities like hypokalaemia and hypochlorhydria. Historically, the cardiac valves are unaffected. We present a case where a finding of tricuspid regurgitation and stenosis on echocardiography prompted an expedited workup for malignancy ultimately leading to a diagnosis of VIPoma.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2024-262229

Authors: Mugdha Joshi, Daniel Aldea, Peter Ngo, Sonia Shah

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, Harbor–UCLA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404136255

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