Carcinoid syndrome produces valvular disease primarily of the -: (A) Venous valves, (B) Tricuspid valve, (C) Mitral valve, (D) Aoic valve
Answer is B. Carcinoid hea disease, also known as Hedinger syndrome, is rare affecting at least 20% of patients with carcinoid syndrome. Cardiac involvement in carcinoid disease generally results in right-sided valvular lesions, accompanied by tricuspid insufficiency and pulmonary stenosis. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 560