Which metabolite is most often increased in carcinoid tumors?
A)3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG)
B)Homovanillic acid
C)Epinephrine
D)5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA)
Answer: 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA)
Which metabolite is most often increased in carcinoid tumors?
A)3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG)
B)Homovanillic acid
C)Epinephrine
D)5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA)
Answer: 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA)