Carcinoid syndrome – Cardiology MCQ
Carcinoid syndrome is characterized by episodic flushes, abdominal pain, diarrhea etc due to a serotonin secreting carcinoid tumour. Wrong statement about carcinoid syndrome?
1. 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid) level in urine is elevated
2. Left sided heart valves are commonly involved
3. Octreotide radiolabelled scan is useful in diagnosis
4. Indicates hepatic metastasis
Correct Answer
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Former Professor of Cardiology, Calicut Govt. Medical Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Editor-in-Chief, BMH Medical Journal