A primary neuroendocrine tumor of the left ventricle presenting with diarrhea-an unusual experience and literature review

• Main Authors: Chengfang Li (Author), Jiajia Huang (Author), Xiaorong Yang (Author), Jinhua Xia (Author), Gaoqiang Xu (Author), Hong Zheng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can secrete bioactive amines in the bloodstream, resulting in the carcinoid syndrome characterized by diarrhea and flushing. The frequency of occurrence of primary cardiac neuroendocrine neoplasms is lesser than that of metastases, and hence, metastas...