This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2019, Subject name: Surgery
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? 
Select and explain. 
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
D: Bright-red patchy flushing is typically seen with ileal carcinoids
Answer: D: Bright-red patchy flushing is typically seen with ileal carcinoids 
Explanation: 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