Features of Carcinoid | PGI based MCQs

Features of carcinoid are 

A. Wheezing 
B. Cyanosis 
C. Flushing 
D. Mitral valve involvement 
E. Clubbing

The Answer is. (A) Wheezing ; (C) Flushing

• The important clinical Features of carcinoid :

---- Flushing and diarrhea : M.C. symptoms.

— Cardiac manifestations e.g. fibrosis in endo-cardium primarily on right side. Tricuspid valve (ventricular aspect) being commonly affected. Heart failure, tricuspid regurgitation,  pul. stenosis occur.

• Lt sided lesion can also occur.

— Asthma like symptoms or wheezing and pellgra like skin lesions also appear.