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Carcinoid Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

متلازمة Carcinoid

Quick summary

Neuroendocrine tumor secreting serotonin. Causes flushing, diarrhea, palpitations. Treated with octreotide and telotristat.

Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Octreotide LAR, lanreotide.
  • Telotristat (Xermelo).
  • Surgical resection.
  • Lutetium-177 dotatate.
  • Everolimus.