Carcinoid Heart Disease
Carcinoid Heart Disease
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DOI:
10.1177/003591577406700501
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发表时间:
1974-05
影响因子:
17.3
通讯作者:
S. H. Dave;E. C. B. Keat
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作者:
S. H. Dave;E. C. B. Keat
Mrs G P, aged 64 History: In May 1973 she was admitted to hospital with swelling of the left foot and some pain in the left calf, followed by swelling of both legs, and weight gain. She had noticed flushing of the face, particularly on exertion, bending and taking alcohol. Her bowels tended to be loose. Seven years previously (in July 1966) a tumour was removed from the ileoc=ecal region by right hemicolectomy. A histological diagnosis of carcinoid was made following operation, and adjoining glands found to be infiltrated. On examination: Marked flushing of face, swelling of both legs, some sacral cedema. Jugular venous pressure was raised, with systolic waves, and the apex beat was displaced laterally. There was no thrill, but a prominent pansystolic murmur and short diastolic murmur compatible with tricuspid valve disease. Liver palpable and pulsatile. Investigations: Chest X-ray: some generalized cardiomegaly but lung fields clear. ECG: low voltage, sinus rhythm. Urinary 5HIAA 47 mg/ day (normal 10 mg/day). Blood urea and electrolytes normal. Liver function tests normal. Phonocardiogram tracing is shown in Fig 1. Treatment: The congestive heart failure was treated successfully with digoxin and diuretics, and the patient remains well. Diarrhoea and flushing have not required any treatment so far.