Vasoactive intestinal peptide tumor
Vasoactive intestinal peptide tumor (VIPoma) is a benign or malignant tumor of D1 cells of the islet. Due to the secretion of a large amount of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) by D1 cells, severe watery diarrhea and hypokalemia (Hypopotassemia) are caused. ), Gastric acid deficiency (Achlorhydria) or hypoacidity (Hypochlorhydria), it is also known as WDHA or WDHH syndrome.
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