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ea0046p34 | (1) | UKINETS2016

An exploration of psychological symptoms in vasoactive hormone-secreting neuroendocrine tumours (carcinoid syndrome)

Friend Elizabeth

Introduction: Psychological symptoms such as aggression, confusion, irritation, anxiety and depression have been observed clinically in patients with carcinoid syndrome. It has been suggested that vasoactive-hormone secretion are involved in provoking psychological symptoms. The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the presence and experience of specific psychological symptoms in vasoactive hormone-secreting NET (carcinoid syndrome).Methods:...