A Case of Primary Insular Ovarian Carcinoid Tumor with Hyperandrogenism and Carcinoid Heart Disease.

BACKGROUND Carcinoid heart disease typically occurs in the presence of metastatic carcinoid tumor deposits in the liver, as vasoactive substances access the systemic circulation through the hepatic vein. Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors, and can be associated with carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid heart disease. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 40-year-old woman who presented with secondary amenorrhea, acne, hirsutism, and diarrhea.

Effect of anticoagulants on admission rates and length of hospital stay for acute venous thromboembolism: A systematic review of randomized control trials.

Background: There is a paucity of data available on hospitalization and length of stay (LOS) for different anticoagulant therapies. We sought to compare and summarize admission rates and LOS, and describe the frequency of reporting these two outcomes in randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing different anticoagulant therapies for venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Methods: A literature search was conducted from inception to August 15, 2016 on RCTs of anticoagulant therapy for patients with VTE.

Trends in admission rates and in-hospital stay for venous thromboembolism.

Background: Acute venous thromboembolism leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Advances in pharmacotherapy facilitate outpatient care in low-risk acute venous thromboembolism. The proportion of hospitalized acute venous thromboembolism cases and the average length of stay are not known.

Sex disparities in hospitalization and mortality rates for venous thromboembolism.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major health problem for both men and women. Whether sex disparities exist for outcomes after acute VTE is unknown. We sought to measure sex-specific rates of hospitalization for and mortality from acute VTE.