Ecchocardiography in the diagnossis of carcinoid syndrome

Overview

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.