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A primary neuroendocrine tumor of the left ventricle presenting with diarrhea—an unusual experience and literature review
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, metastases must...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7119177/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32245475 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13000-020-00935-x |