Carcinoid tumors are part of a heterogeneous group of gastrointestinal and pancreatic endocrine tumors that are characterized by their capacity to produce and secrete hormones, 5-hydroxytryptamine ...
They sometimes release serotonin and the other proteins into the bloodstream. This can cause a collection of symptoms called carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome is most common in people with a ...
Background. A 61-year-old patient with no relevant medical or family history presented with a 2 month history of refractory dry cough that led to the diagnosis of typical carcinoid tumor of the ...