Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Carcinoid syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of valvular heart disease. A thickened, shortened, retracted, and immobile tricuspid valve should raise suspicion for this specific entity. It is crucial to evaluate extracardiac structures during echocardiographic examination. This clinical case highlights the importance of liver imaging in establishing the diagnosis. A broader, comprehensive approach, extending beyond cardiac structures, is essential.
Authors: Francisco Sousa, Gonçalo Abreu, João Adriano Sousa, Ricardo Rodrigues
Institution: Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $815
OpenAlex ID: W4409488887