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I recently had an octreotide scan looking for neuroendorine abnormalties. The report states no abnormal radio tracer uptake in the chest, abdomen, or pelvis. There is physiologic radio tracer uptake in ... View answer
My Somatostatin is a little high, my TSH is zero. I have pains on right side; I have fatty stools. My pains are worse after a fatty meal. My father died of pancreas/ liver problems. My octreotide scan ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Klerida Shehu
( Gastroenterologist)
near total pancreatectomy, on octreotidedose of 1 mcg/kg/dose, BID today. Patient still have significant lows despite the pancreatectomy. How long do I wait to titrate the octreotide... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shinas Hussain
( General & Family Physician)
Is the lactic acid in Octreotide similar to lactose in Milk? If I have a problem with statin drugs for cholesterol are the same problems similar with Octreotide? My mouth became swollen after the last ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ashakiran S
( General & Family Physician)
Started Octreotide self injections last week. My stools are turning pale yellow, instead of my ... be concerned about Octreotide injections? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
( General Surgeon)
tumor of the stomach removed recently, had an octreotide scan done to rule out any others (which was ... perifissural nodule (small, 6 mm). There were also scattered small cervical nodes on the octreotide CT... View answer
I ve had carcinoid caner for 5 yrs. Had a liver resection. I have octreotide scans yearly and oct. injections(20mg sandostatin) monthly. Recently I have been sweating a lot. Any idea why now?? ... View answer
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