Authors: M. M. Štorchová Authors‘ workplace: Nemocnice Doctus, interní oddělení a ambulance, Ústí nad Labem primář MUDr. P. Páral Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2005; 85(4): 219-222 Category: Case Report
In this case, a patient with carcinoid syndrome has been described with manifestation of right heart failure, pulmonary obstruction and red-blue skin colour of upper part of the body. The diagnosis has been correctly established after trans-oesophageal echographia examination by cardiologist. Following an intensive surgical and drug treatment, the skin colour has improved with disappearance of the red-blue colour.
Key words: carcinoid syndrome – tricuspidal valve – red-blue skin colour.
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