| Literature DB >> 25624579 |
Manjunath L Chikkaraddi1, Sudeep Krishna2, Manjunath Shetty1.
Abstract
Primary carcinoid tumors of the testis are very rare, and they seldom present with carcinoid syndrome. We report a hereto unreported instance, where a patient with a long-standing testicular mass presented with carcinoid heart disease, an uncommon form of carcinoid syndrome. He presented with symptoms of right heart failure, episodic facial flushing and was found to have severe right-sided valvular heart disease. His urinary 5-hydroxy indole acetic acid level was elevated. He underwent orchidectomy and the histopathology confirmed a testicular carcinoid tumor.Entities:
Keywords: 5 Hydroxyl indole Acetic Acid; carcinoid heart disease; testicular carcinoid
Year: 2015 PMID: 25624579 PMCID: PMC4300575 DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.145293
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Urol ISSN: 0970-1591