Vasoactive intestinal peptide-oma causing refractory diarrhea in a young woman.

Nagasri ShankarCatherine LinzayKyle Rowe

Published in: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) (2020)

Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)-secreting neuroendocrine tumors are an exceptionally rare cause of chronic diarrhea. We describe a 36-year-old woman presenting with a 2-year history of severe diarrhea and electrolyte derangements ultimately diagnosed with VIPoma.

Keyphrases

neuroendocrine tumors
irritable bowel syndrome
clostridium difficile
case report
early onset
ionic liquid