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Primary neuroendocrine tumour of the left ventricle
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Primary neuroendocrine tumour of the left ventricle

Michael P Rogers, Sarah Thomas, Leelakrishna Nallamshetty and Robert Hooker
European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Vol.57(4)
2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezz265

Abstract

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Neuroendocrine tumours are rare neoplasms typically arising in the gastrointestinal tract that may result in carcinoid syndrome and/or acquired valvular dysfunction. Herein, we present a unique case of a 68-year-old asymptomatic woman with a primary left ventricular neuroendocrine tumour. © 2019 The Author(s).
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