Carcinoid crisis 24 hours after bland embolization: A case report
1Department of Molecular Pharmacology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
Bioscience Trends
|July 2, 2010
Abstract:
Within 24 h of bland embolization of carcinoid liver metastasis, patient developed flushing and severe hypotension consistent with carcinoid crisis. Octreotide pre- and post-procedure remains the mainstay for prevention and treatment of carcinoid crisis.
