A 17-year-old male with a Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumor: flushing differential diagnosis

ConclusionsNETs can present as carcinoid syndrome (flushing, diarrhea, abdominal pain, wheezing), which constitutes vague symptomatology and represents a challenging diagnosis for physicians. They can be confused with an allergic reaction and the allergist should consider it as a differential diagnosis. Accurate diagnostic tests will help to diagnose NETs earlier and potentially prevent carcinoid heart disease, bowel obstruction, and improve quality of life and mortality in these patients.
Source: World Allergy Organization Journal - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research