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Causes of Carcinoid syndrome

List of causes of Carcinoid syndrome

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Carcinoid syndrome) that could possibly cause Carcinoid syndrome includes:

  • Serotonin stimulation induces irreversible endocardial fibrosis of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves, resulting in valvular dysfunction (stenosis or incompetence). The lungs metabolize serotonin and protect the left heart from fibrosis

Carcinoid syndrome as a symptom:

Conditions listing Carcinoid syndrome as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Carcinoid syndrome. Our database lists the following as having Carcinoid syndrome as a symptom of that condition:

Related information on causes of Carcinoid syndrome:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Carcinoid syndrome may be found in:


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