Abstract

QUIROZ, Luca; AMODIO, Alejandra; PALLAS, Matías  and  ESTECHE, Verónica Torres. Hedinger syndrome secondary to a bronchial neuroendocrine tumor. A case report. Rev. Urug. Med. Int. [online]. 2024, vol.9, e402.  Epub Dec 01, 2024. ISSN 2393-6797.  https://doi.org/10.26445/09.01.4.

Carcinoid syndrome is a paraneoplastic syndrome that occurs in neuroendocrine tumors. Although It is an uncommon entity, it is usually the first manifestation of the disease. The low incidence besides the non-specific presentation generates important diagnostic delays. We present the case of a patient presenting digestive symptoms and flushing that subsequently adds heart failure, achieving though a typical echocardiogram and analytical markers the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. Later it is discovered its origin in a bronchial neuroendocrine tumor. Knowing the characteristics of this syndrome is essential to maintain a high clinical suspicion in patients with suggestive symptoms, in order to achieve an early and adequate diagnosis.

Keywords : Carcinoid syndrome; Hedinger; Neuroendocrine tumor.

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