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Carcinoid tumours and VIPomas (diarrhoea and flushing)

Carcinoid tumours and VIPomas (diarrhoea and flushing) · ICD-10: E34.0

Symptoms

  • • Flushing of the face, neck or upper chest
  • • Diarrhoea
  • • Wheezing and difficulty breathing
  • • Heart problems: leaking valves, blood pressure changes, palpitations
  • • Triggered by exertion or certain foods and drinks

MedlinePlus · Symptoms

Drugs and regimens

Octreotide⚠ Unverified

Metastatic carcinoid — 100–600 mcg/day in 2–4 doses (first 2 weeks)

Octreotide⚠ Unverified

VIPoma — 200–300 mcg/day in 2–4 doses (first 2 weeks)

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