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carcinoid syndrome

carcinoid syndrome is a rare and malignant disease that affects different parts of the body, including the lungs, small intestine, stomach, and pancreas. symptoms include flushing, diarrhea, and wheezing.

in carcinoid syndrome, slow-growing tumours can spread (metastasize) to the liver, lungs, and ovaries. in later stages, this disease may result in heart failure.

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