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A 37-year-old woman complains of watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps and periodic facial flushing for the last six months. Examination reveals bilateral wheezing and slightly enlarged liver. Urine analysis shows high levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). Multiple tumors are detected by a CT scan.
What is the most likely primary site of these tumors?
A-Colon
B-Esophagus
C-Small Intestine
D-Stomach
A 37-year-old woman complains of watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps and periodic facial flushing for the last six months. Examination reveals bilateral wheezing and slightly enlarged liver. Urine analysis shows high levels of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA). Multiple tumors are detected by a CT scan.
What is the most likely primary site of these tumors?
A-Colon
B-Esophagus
C-Small Intestine
D-Stomach
