Attacks of flushing and cyanosis occur in which type of ovarian tumors?
Correct Answer: Carcinoid tumors of ovary
Description: Ans. is d, i.e. Carcinoid Tumors of ovaryRef: Shaw 15th/ed, p378Carcinoid tumor of Ovary:* It is sometimes primary and sometimes metastatic.* Also called Argentaffinoma.* Occurs as a malignant change in benign dermoid cyst.* Presence of solid yellow tumor with histological property of reducing silver salts derived from specialized Kulchitsky cells of intestine.* It produced 5 - HT which causes attacks of flushing and cyanosis.Q
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