MRI and CT revealing carcinoid heart disease

Eur Radiol. 2003 Dec:13 Suppl 4:L14-8.

Abstract

Carcinoid heart disease is a frequent complication of the carcinoid syndrome, usually presenting as right-sided valvular heart disease. Although the diagnosis is most often made with cardiac ultrasound, MRI and CT are valuable techniques for diagnosing carcinoid heart disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / drug therapy
  • Cardiotonic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / drug therapy

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents