What is Carcinoid Syndrome? (Definition)
(Symptoms, Causes & Treatment)
Carcinoid syndrome refers to a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors (tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes in the lungs). This condition can develop in some people with carcinoid tumors and is characterized by cutaneous flushing, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Signs and Symptoms of Carcinoid Syndrome
According to the U.S. Library of Medicine, Most carcinoid tumors have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Abdominal pain that comes and goes
- Bright red flushing of the face, neck, or upper chest
- Heart palpitations
- Low blood pressure
- Skin lesions on the face called telangiectasias
Sometimes symptoms are brought on by physical exertion, or eating or drinking things such as blue cheeses, chocolate, or red wine.
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Clinical Trials – Investigational Therapies
For information on current clinical trials, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov. This is a searchable registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials taking place in the U.S and abroad. ClinicalTrials.gov provides information about a trial’s purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
For information about clinical trials being conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, contact the NIH Patient Recruitment Office:
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For information about clinical trials conducted in Europe, visit: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/search
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