Characteristic pathological finding in carcinoid of heart:
Correct Answer: Fibrous endocordial thickening of right ventricle and tricuspid valve
Description: Ans. (a) Fibrous endocordial thickening of right ventricle and tricuspid valve(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 562; Heart 2004; 90:1224-1228 doi:10.1136/hrt.2004.040329)Carcinoid heart disease;Characteristic pathological findings are endocardial plaques of fibrous tissue that may involve the tricuspid valve Q, pulmonary valve Q, cardiac chambers, venae cavae, pulmonary artery, and coronary sinus.
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