Malignant carcinoid syndrome. Failure of anti-oestrogenic therapy

West Indian Med J. 1990 Mar;39(1):47-51.

Abstract

A pre-menopausal patient with a six-year history of symptoms of the metastatic carcinoid syndrome leading to progressively worsening carcinoid heart disease is described. The failure of anti-oestrogenic therapy (sequential bilateral oophorectomy and Tamoxifen therapy) to halt progression of disease was documented. Death resulted from right ventricular failure associated with pulmonary and tricuspid valvular disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Tamoxifen / administration & dosage
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Tamoxifen