title: [Carcinoid syndrome misinterpreted as an allergic reaction].
abstract: A case of the carcinoid syndrome in a woman aged 65 years is reviewed. The condition was initially interpreted and treated as allergy. The carcinoid syndrome should be borne in mind in cases of recently-developed allergy in elderly patients.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Karcinoidt syndrom forvekslet med allergisk reaktion.