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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 53-year-old woman presents to a medical clinic complaining of diarrhea. She also has episodes during which her face becomes red and she becomes short of breath. These symptoms have been ongoing for the past few months. Five years ago she had an appendectomy. The medical history is otherwise not significant. On physical examination, her vital signs are normal. Wheezing is heard at the bases of the lungs bilaterally. A CT scan reveals multiple small nodules in the liver. A 24-hr urine collection reveals increased 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). Which of the following is the next best step in the management of the patient?
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Start the patient on octreotide to manage the symptoms