VIPoma

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Rare Vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP) producing pancreatic tumor.

Patients develop VIPoma syndrome ( pancreatic cholera )
Characterized by 
Watery diarrhea 
Muscle weakness and cramps( hypokalemia)
Decreased gastric acid secretion 
Flushing 
Diagnosis: 
VIP levels > 75 pg/ml 
Abdominal CT

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