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Life threatening diarrhoea ultimately cured by surgery

U Sjöqvist1, J Permert, R Löfberg

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
|January 1, 1999
PubMed
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A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor producing vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) caused severe dehydration. Surgical removal of the VIP-producing tumor led to immediate recovery, highlighting VIP

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Neuroendocrine gastrointestinal tumors can present with vague symptoms.
  • Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) is a peptide hormone implicated in various physiological processes.

Observation:

  • A previously healthy 30-year-old woman developed life-threatening dehydration.
  • Symptoms were linked to a diagnosed vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-producing pancreatic tumor.
  • Elevated serum concentrations of VIP and pancreastatin were noted.

Findings:

  • Surgical resection of the VIP-producing tumor resulted in immediate patient recovery.
  • Post-operative analysis revealed elevated levels of growth factors: IGF-I, EGF, and TGF-alpha.
  • The study discusses the correlation between peptide level alterations and patient symptomatology.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the critical role of VIP in severe dehydration associated with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical intervention for VIP-producing tumors.
  • Suggests potential involvement of growth factors in the post-operative recovery or tumor biology.