A 50 years old lady with history of carcinoid syndrome complains of flushing and diarrhea. Which of the following is not true regarding this syndrome?: (A) Occurs in <10% of carcinoid tumors, (B) Octreotide injection reduces symptoms of flushing and diarrhea, (C) Attacks precipitated by stress, alcohol and large meal, (D) Bright-red patchy flushing is typically seen with ileal carcinoids
Answer is D. Carcinoid syndrome: Occurs in <10% of carcinoid tumors Precipitated by Stress , Sex, Alcohol , Heavy meal . Bright-red patchy flushing is typically seen in Gastric carcinoids MC symptom - Abdominal pain Octreotide injection reduces symptoms of flushing and diarrhea Best investigation - DOPA - PET