5-Hydroxyindole-secreting rectal carcinoid tumour.
A patient with a 5-hydroxyindole-secreting rectal carcinoid tumour is described, the second on record. There was no clinical evidence of carcinoid syndrome. Prostaglandin-like substances were isolated from hepatic metastases.
D000328:Adult; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000652:urine; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000378:metabolism; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000378:metabolism; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012701:Serotonin / Q000097:blood
D011453:Prostaglandins; D012701:Serotonin; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; D005472:Fluorouracil