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VIPoma
Alternate Names : Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide-Producing Tumor
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VIPoma Diagnosis & Tests
- High level of VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) in the blood
- High volume of diarrhea (continues despite fasting)
Fasting is one way to test for VIPoma.
The physician may also request that the stool be collected and analyzed to determine electrolyte content.
A CT scan or MRI may be ordered to determine the location of the tumor.
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• Definition
• VIPoma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• VIPoma Symptoms & Signs
• VIPoma Diagnosis & Tests
• VIPoma Treatment
• VIPoma Prognosis
• VIPoma Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Hypokalemia
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• CT Scan
• MRI
Other Topics
• Diarrhea
Review Date : 8/23/2002
Reviewed By : Scott Howard, M.D., M.S., Memphis, TN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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