title: Pathophysiological causes and clinical significance of flushing.
abstract: Flushing is a common and important symptom, resulting from changes in cutaneous blood flow. It occurs as part of a number of endocrine syndromes, and may be caused pharmacologically. Effective management depends on accurate diagnosis and understanding of the mechanisms involved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Manchester.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects; D005483:Flushing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008415:Mastocytosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol