Carcinoid syndrome in a diabetic patient.
A diabetic patient who subsequently developed carcinoid syndrome is described. The responses to the anaesthetic technique and drugs used demonstrated the interactions of serotonin and bradykinin. Undiagnosed carcinoid syndrome can simulate an anaphylactic reaction under general anaesthesia.
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care