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5 H. indole acetic acid in urine is seen in ?

A
Carcinoid
B
Pheochromocytoma
C
Hirschsprung's disease
D
Wilm's tumor
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is 'a' i.e. Carcinoid The diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome relies on measurement of urinary or plasma serotonin or its metabolite (5- HIAA) in the urine In pheochromocytoma urine is positive for - catecholamines or its metabolites (VMA, metanephrines)

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