What are the symptoms of islet cell carcinoid?

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Islet cell carcinoid is a low-grade malignant tumor, tumor cells can secrete serotonin, the patient's clinical manifestations will also be related to hormones secreted in the body. 5-HT can cause multiple systemic lesions, the most common clinical symptoms, can cause skin flushing, mainly in the face and front chest skin flushing. 5-HT can dilate blood vessels, causing patients to show symptoms of hypotension; Serotonin can also cause tracheal spasms, and patients may exhibit breathing difficulties and wheezing. Serotonin acts on the digestive system, causing watery stools.

What are the symptoms of islet cell carcinoid?



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