Abstract

MEJIA-ZULUAGA, Mateo et al. Cardiovascular compromise secondary to metastatic carcinoid tumor. CES Med. [online]. 2020, vol.34, n.3, pp.228-235.  Epub July 19, 2021. ISSN 0120-8705.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.34.3.7.

Carcinoid tumors are neoplasms belonging to the neuroendocrine tumor family and have a low incidence in the general population; however, up to 50% may debut with cardiovascular involvement. We present the case of a patient, without a cardiovascular history, who presented signs and symptoms suggestive of right-sided heart failure. A transthoracic echocardiography was performed, which evidenced the involvement of both right heart valves by a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor, leading to the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. In order to take this entity into account in the daily practice of clinical cardiology, key data of diagnostic and therapeutic approach are reviewed.

Keywords : Carcinoid heart disease; Carcinoid tumor; Malignant Carcinoid syndrome.

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