Cardiac involvement in carcinoid syndrome is charraterized

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Cardiac involvement in carcinoid syndrome is charraterized

a.Calcification tricuspid valve

b.Intimal fibrosis of right ventricle, tricuspid andpulmonary valve

c.Involvement of the major blood vessels is commonly seen

d.Equal involvement of both the sides of the herart

ans:b.Intimal fibrosis of right ventricle, tricuspid andpulmonary valve