Understanding Metastatic Carcinoid Syndrome

What Is Carcinoid Syndrome? Carcinoid syndrome refers to the group of symptoms that result from functional carcinoid tumors. When carcinoid tumors start to spread, or metastasize, they can cause sudden and severe symptoms. These symptoms are the result of an increased release of hormones by the carcinoid tumors.

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