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A group of symptoms which are associated with a carcinoid tumour.<\/p>\n

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Carcinoid tumors were first discovered in the 1800s, and the term carcinoid began being used by the medical profession in 1907. Tumors were found to arise from glandular endocrine-hormone producing cells found commonly in the small intestine. To a lesser extent, these tumors may also be found in the appendix, the rectum, the lung, and the pancreas and very rarely in the ovaries, the testes, the liver, and the bile ducts. It was not until 1954 that carcinoid syndrome was recognized by medical professionals as a specific disease.<\/p>\n

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A disorder associated with carcinoid tumors of the lung and small intestine that secrete the hormone serotonin into the bloodstream. Excess quantities of the hormone can trigger symptoms that include flushed skin, watery diarrhea, and asthma like wheezing. The syndrome occurs in about 10 percent of people who have carcinoid tumors that have spread to the liver. Treatment with drugs that block the effects of the serotonin can reduce symptoms. In rare cases, the carcinoid tumor is removed surgically from the lung, intestine, or liver.<\/p>\n

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A group of symptoms produced by carcinoid tumors that secrete excessive amounts of serotonin, bradykinin, and other powerful vasoactive chemicals.<\/p>\n

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The constellation of symptoms, frequently encompassing asthma and diarrhea, linked to carcinoid tumors originating in the digestive tract or lungs.<\/p>\n

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Carcinoid syndrome is a rare condition that arises from an intestinal or lung tumor known as a carcinoid. These tumors produce excessive amounts of the hormone serotonin, and in some cases, additional chemicals like bradykinin. Symptoms of carcinoid syndrome include intermittent episodes of facial flushing, diarrhea, and wheezing. However, these symptoms typically manifest only if the tumor has spread to the liver or originates in the lung.<\/p>\n

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Carcinoid tumors located in the intestine, lung, and, less commonly, the liver may occasionally be treated through surgical removal. However, in most cases, surgical intervention is unlikely to be beneficial. In such situations, symptoms can be alleviated with medications like octreotide, which not only provides relief but also helps inhibit the growth of the tumor.<\/p>\n

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