All you need to know about VIPoma: Review on the latest studies

Emija Nikola Karele

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Abstract

Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor (VIPoma) is a rare mostly malignant neuroendocrine tumor that is characterized by watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and achlorhydria due to the nonregulated increased secretion of VIP. VIPomas ar diagnosed by the presence of the most common symptoms, laboratory analysis of blood and stool, radiological imaging and immunohistochemical findings. Primary treatment includes fluid replacement, electrolyte balance correction, pharmacological treatment with somatostatin analogs, surgical resection and chemotherapy. This review aims to provide an insight into the latest research on VIPoma epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics and treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104222
Number of pages4
JournalPresse Medicale
Volume53
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords*

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Pancreas
  • VIPoma

Field of Science*

  • 3.2 Clinical medicine

Publication Type*

  • 1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

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