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Common causes of carcinoid syndrome include:<ref>Molecular genetics. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/hp/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq</ref> | Common causes of carcinoid syndrome include:<ref>Molecular genetics. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/hp/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq</ref> | ||
*Genetic disorders | *Genetic disorders | ||
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[[Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]] | |||
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*Carcinoids associated with [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]] appear to be of [[foregut]] origin | |||
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[[Neurofibromatosis type 1]] | |||
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*Carcinoids in patients with [[neurofibromatosis type 1]] appear to arise primarily in the periampullary region | |||
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*Genetic mutations | *Genetic mutations | ||
**Gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19 | **Gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19 | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common causes of carcinoid syndrome include genetic disorders ([multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]] and neurofibromatosis type 1) and genetic mutations (gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19 and losses involving chromosomes 11 and 18.[1]
Causes
Common causes of carcinoid syndrome include:[2]
- Genetic disorders
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- Genetic mutations
- Gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19
- Losses involving chromosomes 11 and 18
References
- ↑ Molecular genetics. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/hp/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq
- ↑ Molecular genetics. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/hp/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq