A primary neuroendocrine tumor of the left ventricle presenting with diarrhea—an unusual experience and literature review

A primary neuroendocrine tumor of the left ventricle presenting with diarrhea—an unusual experience and literature review

Abstract Background Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can secrete bioactive amines in the bloodstream, resulting in the carcinoid syndrome characterized by diarrhea and flushing. The frequency of occurrence of primary cardiac neuroendocrine neoplasms is lesser than that of metastases, and hence, metastas...

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Main Authors: Chengfang Li, Jiajia Huang, Xiaorong Yang, Jinhua Xia, Gaoqiang Xu, Hong Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Diagnostic Pathology
Subjects:
Neuroendocrine tumor
Cardiac
Carcinoid syndrome
Immunohistochemistry
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13000-020-00935-x

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