Abstract
The long-acting somatostatin analogue SMS 201-995 has been used efficaciously in the therapy of metastatic carcinoid tumor, vasoactive intestinal peptide producing islet cell carcinoma, acromegaly, and TSH secreting pituitary tumors. We report the development of a gallstone in a patient treated for 23 months with a long acting somatostatin analogue for a metastatic carcinoid tumor. Symptomatic improvement and a reduction in the urinary excretion of 5-hydroxyin-doleacetic acid occurred. There was no evidence of a gallstone on ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen prior to somatostatin therapy. A progressively enlarging, asymptomatic gallstone developed during therapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-72 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Endocrinological Investigation |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |
Keywords
- Carcinoid tumor
- cholelithiasis
- SMS 201-995
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism