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Cancer Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2025.ABSTRACT Background Neuroendocrine tumors of the thymus (NETT) are rare and malignant tumors that arise in the anterior mediastinum. These tumors can exhibit aggressive behavior and may involve surrounding critical structures, such as the superior vena cava.
Zhong‐zheng Chen +3 more
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Carcinoid Syndrome-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia
Case Reports in Cardiology, 2016 Introduction. Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine malignancies that secrete multiple bioactive substances. These bioactive substances are responsible for the carcinoid syndrome characterized by diarrhea, flushing, syncope, and right-sided valvular ...
Austin B. Rupp +3 more
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Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 37, Issue 1, January 2025.Abstract Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) arise from the diffuse endocrine system and have been considered to be rare. However, the incidence and prevalence of these tumours have increased in recent years, and they are being seen in younger patients including women in the reproductive age group.
Gowri M. Ratnayake +11 more
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Carcinoid heart disease: diagnosis, investigation, progression and management [PDF]
, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Carcinoid heart disease is acquired form of valvular heart disease occurring in patients with carcinoid syndrome. We sought to identify the prevalence, predictive biomarkers, advanced echocardiographic features, risk factors for development
Bhattacharyya, S.
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How rare is isolated rheumatic tricuspid valve disease? [PDF]
, 2020 The incidence of rheumatic fever (RF) has markedly decreased in Europe since the beginning of the 20th century due to improved living conditions, early antibiotic therapy in streptococcal pharyngitis, and changes in serotypes of circulating streptococci.
Florescu, Cristina +4 more
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Primary ovarian neuroendocrine tumor arising in association with a mature cystic teratoma: A case report [PDF]
, 2016 Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors are exceptionally rare entities accounting for approximately 0.1% of all ovarian neoplasms. This report describes a primary ovarian neuroendocrine tumor arising in association with a mature cystic teratoma in a 65 year ...
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Late Onset of Pseudoachalasia in Anti‐Hu‐Associated Syndrome
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Background: Pseudoachalasia is a rare manifestation of anti‐Hu‐associated syndrome. We present the case of a 61‐year‐old female patient presenting primarily with progressive pain and sensory disturbance of all limbs. Neurological symptoms progressed after the primary treatment response and onconeural anti‐Hu‐antibodies were tested positive, which is ...
Jens Jaekel +5 more
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Considerations concerning a tailored, individualized therapeutic management of patients with (neuro)endocrine tumours of the gastrointestinal tract a [PDF]
, 2004 Endocrine tumours of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas may present at different disease stages with either hormonal or hormone-related symptoms/syndromes, or without hormonal symptoms. They may occur either sporadically or as part
Eijck, C.H.J. (Casper) van +3 more
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An Unusual Case of Synchronous Carcinoid of Ovary and Gall Bladder [PDF]
, 2013 Multifocal carcinoid is a known phenomenon. We present a rare combination of an ovarian carcinoid synchronous with gallbladder carcinoid. This rare combination has not been reported so far.
Nita Khurana +3 more
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An unusual cause of hypoxia: getting to the heart of the matter
Echo Research and Practice, 2017 A 63-year-old female presented to hospital with progressive exertional dyspnoea over a 6-month period. In the year preceding her admission, she reported an intercurrent history of abdominal pain, diarrhoea and weight loss.
Daniel Hammersley +4 more
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