[Somatostatin analogs in the treatment of carcinoid syndrome: a case report and review of literature].
We report the case of 48-year old patient with carcinoid syndrome successfully treated with somatostatin analogues. We also present the review of published literature about the use of somatostatin analogues in the treatment of carcinoid syndrome. In addition, reported case shows difficulties in access to this treatment, caused by economical reasons.
Junik
Roman
R
Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii i Diabetologii AM w Bydgoszczy.
Kamińska
Anna
A
Kamiński
Michał
M
Ruprecht
Zofia
Z
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013004:Somatostatin