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Atteinte cardiaque droite révélatrice d’un syndrome carcinoïde

Authors :
Poyet, R.
Kerebel, S.
Pons, F.
Aletti, M.
Jego, C.
Cellarier, G.-R.
Graffin, B.
Carli, P.
Carlioz, R.
Source :
Revue de Médecine Interne. Jan2009, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p81-84. 4p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Abstract: We report a 75-year-old woman with a severe and symptomatic valvular tricuspid dysfunction, revealing a carcinoid syndrome, confirmed by an octreotid scan and liver biopsy. Carcinoid heart disease is a common complication of carcinoid syndrome associated with poor prognosis. Despite new pharmacological treatment, valve replacement surgery is the only curative treatment. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management could improve prognosis and quality of life of these patients. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
02488663
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Revue de Médecine Interne
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36049067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.revmed.2008.03.368