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Title:

Fatal Systemic Vasoconstriction in a Case of Metastatic Small-Intestinal NET.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Stenzel, Jochen; Noe, Sebastian; Holzapfel, Konstantin; Erlmeier, Franziska; Eyer, Florian
Abstract:
An increased release of serotonin secreted by ileal NETs is thought to be the major factor causing the carcinoid syndrome. However, in acutely arising carcinoid crisis also other vasoactive factors may lead to hazardous fluctuations in blood pressure and bronchial constriction. In rare cases, systemic vasoconstriction can be observed, probably caused by catecholamines or similar acting substances. Here, we report a fatal case of fulminant systemic vasoconstriction possibly caused by catecholamin...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Case Rep Gastrointest Med
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
2017
Pages contribution:
9810194
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1155/2017/9810194
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28804659
Print-ISSN:
2090-6528
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker); II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik (Gastroenterologie); Institut für Allgemeine Pathologie und Pathologische Anatomie
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