[Carcinoid heart disease]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1998 Jan;91(1):79-82.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Carcinoid cardiac disease is a common complication of metastatic carcinoid tumours. It is characterized by tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary stenosis. A 68 years old woman with a metastatic carcinoid tumour was admitted to hospital for congestive cardiac failure secondary to severe tricuspid regurgitation. Typical carcinoid lesions of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves were observed at echocardiography. A double valve replacement was performed with a favourable outcome. Postoperative echocardiography showed a significant improvement in right ventricular function. Surgical management of carcinoid valvular heart disease of NYHA Stage III patients is associated with an improved 2 years survival (from 8 to 40%) despite a high operative mortality (about 27%). Cardiac surgery remains the only hope of long-term survival with a spectacular improvement in symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / complications
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / diagnosis
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure / etiology
  • Heart Failure / surgery
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures / methods