Summary:
In this čase, a patient with carcinoid syndrome has been described with manifestation of right heart failure,
pulmonary obstruction and red-blue skin colour of upper part of the body. The diagnosis has been correct-
ly established after trans-oesophageal echographia examination by cardiologist. Following an intensive sur-
gical and drug treatment, the skin colour has improved with disappearance of the red-blue colour.
Key words:
carcinoid syndrome - tricuspidal valve - red-blue skin colour.
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