J Gynecol Oncol | Volume 3, Issue 4 | Mini Review | Open Access

The Link between the Ovaries and the Heart, an Untold Mystery of Ovarian Carcinoid with Cardiac Involvement!

Mamotabo RM^1,2*

¹Mediclinic Heart Hospital, South Africa
²London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK

^*Correspondance to: Mamotabo R Matshela 

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Abstract

Carcinoid Heart Diseases (CHD) generally are considered a rare occurrence and CHD caused by Primary Ovarian Carcinoid Tumor (POCT) form a rare form of acquired valvular heart disease. CHD usually presents with right-sided valvular dysfunctional picture, which subsequently lead to right-sided heart failure. However, in rare instances the left sided-valvular involvement may occur. The cardiac involvement due to POCT is a unique entity compared to other forms of cardiac involvement as this develops without hepatic metastasis, which has clear clinical implications in terms of management principles and long-term outcomes.

Keywords:

Carcinoid; Ovaries; Carcinoid heart diseases; Octreotide; Serotonin

Citation:

Mamotabo RM. The Link between the Ovaries and the Heart, an Untold Mystery of Ovarian Carcinoid with Cardiac Involvement!. J Gynecol Oncol. 2020; 3(4): 1038.