Carcinoid syndrome produces valvular disease primarily of the
Answer is B (Tricuspid valve); The most common site of involvement is the - Ventricular surface of Tricuspid valve. 'Cardiac manifestations in carcinoid syndrome are due to fibrosis involving the endocardium, primarily on the right side although left side lesions also occur. Dense fibrous deposits are most commonly on the ventricular aspect of the tricuspid valve and less commonly on the pulmonary valve cusps.' They can result in either constriction of valves (stenosis) or fixation of valves in open (regurgitation) - Abnormality produced due to tricuspid valve involvement - Tricuspid regurgitation Q - Abnormality produced due to pulmonary valve involvement - Pulmonary stenosis Q
Venous valves
Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
Aoic valve