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Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), gender | Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), female gender, [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]], [[neurofibromatosis type 1]], [[atrophic gastritis]], [[pernicious anemia]], and [[Zollinger-Ellison syndrome]].<ref name=risk>Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq</ref> | ||
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Overiew
Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), female gender, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, neurofibromatosis type 1, atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.[1]
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include:[1]
- Age (50 years or older)
- Gender (female)
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Atrophic gastritis
- Pernicious anemia
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq