The case report and palliative management of a patient with carcinoid syndrome and crises.
The case report of a patient who suffered from severe carcinoid syndrome and frequent carcinoid crises. The discussion highlights key points in the palliative management of this rare, complex condition.
McPherson
Alan
A
Department of Palliative Medicine, Northern Ireland Deanery, Belfast, United Kingdom. ajbmcpherson@yahoo.co.uk
Regan
Joan
J
Jackson
Neil
N
D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008303:Malignant Carcinoid Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index