Verner–Morrison syndrome

Also known as: VIPoma; WDHA syndrome

Watery diarrhea, hypokalemia and achlorhydria from VIP-secreting tumor.

Medical specialty: Endocrinology
Subspecialty: Endocrinology / Neuroendocrine tumors
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: MEN1

Etiology & mechanism

VIPoma releases vasoactive intestinal peptide.

Gene(s) involved (1)

MEN1

Symptoms & signs (6)

achlorhydriadehydrationflushinghypokalemiamuscle weaknessprofuse watery diarrhea

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