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Monday, December 24, 2012

VIPoma

WDHA syndrome or Verner-Morrison Syndrome - watery diarrhea, hypokalemia, and other achlorhydia or hypochlorydia
QUESTION: Why are VIPomas so bad and what is mangement?
ANSWER: VIPomas cause massive fluid loss and electrolyte abnormalities and are usually malignant at diagnosis.  Management includes resection but often patients are palliated with octreotide.

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