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Atteinte cardiaque droite révélatrice d’un syndrome carcinoïde
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Revue de Médecine Interne . Jan2009, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p81-84. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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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