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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