منابع مشابه
Controlling the carcinoid syndrome.
blood pressure cause death from coronary heart disease? Journal of Human Hypertension 1988;2:7-10. 10 Fletcher AE, Beevers DG, Bulpitt CJ, et al. The relationship between a low treated blood pressure and IHD mortality: a report from the DHSS Hypertension Care Computing Group (DHCCP). 12 Hypertension Detection and Follow-up Program Collaborative Group. Hypertension Detection and Follow-up Progra...
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THE first description of a carcinoid tumour was as early as 1888 (Lubarsch). Later attention was drawn to the possibility that the cells of these tumours (known as argentaffinomas) act as secretors of some "endocrine" substance. "Enteramine" or "serotonin" (5 hydroxytryptamine or 5 H.T.) was later isolated from carcinoid tumours and recently its degradation product-5 hydroxy-indoleacetic acid o...
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The first report of an association between a carcinoid tumor and a specific syndrome was reported by Biorck and associates in 1952. 6 Since that time, literature on the carcinoid syndrome has appeared more frequently. In 1976, Mason and Steane published two review articles on the subject which have served as reference guides for anesthesia personnel.6' 7 Fewer than 50 cases of the carcinoid syn...
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A previously healthy 60-year-old woman presented with a 3-week history of fatigue and exertional dyspnea. Over the past year, she had experienced episodic wheezing, facial flushing, diarrhoea, and an unintentional 40-lb weight loss. On physical examination, she demonstrated venous telangiectasia in the malar region, mild peripheral cyanosis, and an elevated jugular venous pressure with a domina...
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The carcinoid syndrome is a result of the release of multiple carcinoid tumor factors, particularly serotonin, kinins, and histamine. These factors cause flushing, hemodynamic instability, right-sided heart disease, bronchospasm, and gastrointestinal symptoms. A through preoperative assessment concentrating on these areas is necessary. The use of invasive monitors perioperatively, with the avoi...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.297.6658.1213