Question 43 (part 2) · LEK · Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors
Which is a clinical symptom of carcinoid syndrome?
- A. episodes of facial skin pallor.
- B. chronic constipation.
- C. albinism.
- D. atrophy of the muscles of the thenar eminence.
- E. permanent telangiectasias.
Hint
Check each option against the real features of the syndrome carefully – the colour of the facial attacks and the type of bowel disturbance matter.
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