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. 2023 Jun 28;120(6):e20220245. [Article in Portuguese] doi: 10.36660/abc.20220245

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Central Illustration — Carcinoid Syndrome: The most common manifestations present in CS are cognitive impairment, flushing, dyspnea/bronchospasm, pellagra, mesenteric fibrosis, diarrhea and carcinoid heart disease. In the management of CHD, it is important to (a) recognize the symptoms, (b) perform a diagnostic evaluation, (c) administer drug treatment and (d) administer interventional treatment. RV: right ventricular; NT-proBNP: N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide; 5HT: serotonin; 5HIAA: 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid; SSAs: somatostatin analogues; NETs: neuroendocrine tumors