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What Treatment Is Suggested For Carcinoid Syndrome?
This patient who is diagnosed with Carcinoid Syndrome and was operated for same. His Octreoscan was also positive i suppose. Now since his symptoms have recurred search on the primary tumor has to be done by repeat Octreo scan or CT scan with special look at the Pancreas and Retroperitoneum.
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
It is treated by removing promary tumor so you should do scan to verify exact locus,then treatment can be planned.
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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
It is treated by removing promary tumor so you should do scan to verify exact locus,then treatment can be planned.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
DR. Ivan Rommstein
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