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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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*Genetic mutations | *'''Genetic mutations''' | ||
**Gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19 | **Gains involving chromosomes 5, 14, 17, and 19 | ||
**Losses involving chromosomes 11 and 18 | **Losses involving chromosomes 11 and 18 | ||
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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