AI Article Synopsis
- The carcinoid syndrome is caused by liver metastasis and serotonin in the plasma, often leading to various health complications.
- A case study is presented involving tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease as a secondary effect of this syndrome.
- The diagnosis was supported by the discovery of liver hyperechogenic nodules through a subcostal echocardiogram, which linked the nodules to the valvular disease.
Article Abstract
The presence of liver methastasis and serotonin in plasma in the carcinoid tumor are responsible for the carcinoid syndrome. We present a case of tricuspid and pulmonary valvular disease secondary to this syndrome. The finding of liver hyperechogenic nodules added to the described valvular disease by subcostal echocardiogram oriented the diagnosis.
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