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==Overview==
==Overview==
VIPoma was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison.<ref name="pmid24251163">{{cite journal| author=Maheshwari RR, Desai M, Rao VP, Palanki RR, Namburi RP, Reddy KT et al.| title=Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of VIPoma due to MEN 1 syndrome. | journal=Indian J Endocrinol Metab | year= 2013 | volume= 17 | issue= Suppl 1 | pages= S215-8 | pmid=24251163 | doi=10.4103/2230-8210.119576 | pmc=PMC3830309 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24251163  }} </ref> A VIPoma is a rare tumor of the non-beta cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). On microscopic histopathological analysis, findings of VIPoma are composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized cells in clusters, nests, and trabecular growth patterns with hyperchromatic nuclei and scant cytoplasm.<ref name="NatanziAmini2009">{{cite journal|last1=Natanzi|first1=Naveed|last2=Amini|first2=Mazyar|last3=Yamini|first3=David|last4=Nielsen|first4=Shawn|last5=Ram|first5=Ramin|title=Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor|journal=Scholarly Research Exchange|volume=2009|year=2009|pages=1–7|issn=1687-8299|doi=10.3814/2009/938325}}</ref><ref name="JoyceHong2008">{{cite journal|last1=Joyce|first1=David L|last2=Hong|first2=Kelvin|last3=Fishman|first3=Elliot K|last4=Wisell|first4=Joshua|last5=Pawlik|first5=Timothy M|title=Multi-visceral resection of pancreatic VIPoma in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension|journal=World Journal of Surgical Oncology|volume=6|issue=1|year=2008|pages=80|issn=1477-7819|doi=10.1186/1477-7819-6-80}}</ref> There are no established causes for VIPoma.<ref name=cause>VIPoma. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000228.htm. Accessed on October 19, 2015</ref> VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], bilt salt enteropathy, rectal vilous adenomas, and [[laxative abuse]].<ref name="pmid15455292">{{cite journal| author=Reindl T, Degenhardt P, Luck W, Riebel T, Sarioglu N, Henze G et al.| title=[The VIP-secreting tumor as a differential diagnosis of protracted diarrhea in pediatrics]. | journal=Klin Padiatr | year= 2004 | volume= 216 | issue= 5 | pages= 264-9 | pmid=15455292 | doi=10.1055/s-2004-44901 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15455292  }} </ref><ref name="pmid21509215">{{cite journal| author=Elshafie O, Grant C, Al-Hamdani A, Jain R, Woodhouse N| title=VIPoma Crisis: Immediate and life saving reduction of massive stool volumes on starting treatment with octreotide. | journal=Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J | year= 2011 | volume= 11 | issue= 1 | pages= 104-7 | pmid=21509215 | doi= | pmc=PMC3074686 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21509215  }} </ref> The incidence VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Women are more commonly affected with VIPoma than men. The incidence of VIPoma increases with age, the median age at diagnosis is 50 years.<ref name="pmid18662399">{{cite journal| author=Joyce DL, Hong K, Fishman EK, Wisell J, Pawlik TM| title=Multi-visceral resection of pancreatic VIPoma in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension. | journal=World J Surg Oncol | year= 2008 | volume= 6 | issue=  | pages= 80 | pmid=18662399 | doi=10.1186/1477-7819-6-80 | pmc=PMC2517072 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18662399  }} </ref> The most common risk factor in the development of VIPoma is positive family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]].<ref name=risk>VIPoma. Known Cancer. http://www.knowcancer.com/oncology/vipoma/. Accessed on October 19, 2015.</ref> If left untreated, patients with VIPoma may progress to develop watery [[diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[skin rash]], [[backache]], [[flushing]], and [[lethargy]].<ref name="NatanziAmini2009">{{cite journal|last1=Natanzi|first1=Naveed|last2=Amini|first2=Mazyar|last3=Yamini|first3=David|last4=Nielsen|first4=Shawn|last5=Ram|first5=Ramin|title=Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor|journal=Scholarly Research Exchange|volume=2009|year=2009|pages=1–7|issn=1687-8299|doi=10.3814/2009/938325}}</ref> Common complications of VIPoma include [[metastasis]], [[cardiac arrest]] from low blood [[potassium]] level, and [[dehydration]]. The presence of metastasis is associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with VIPoma, with a 5 year survival rate of 20% and 3 year survival rate of 40%.<ref name="SmithBranton1998">{{cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=Stephen L.|last2=Branton|first2=Susan A.|last3=Avino|first3=Anthony J.|last4=Martin|first4=J.Kirk|last5=Klingler|first5=Paul J.|last6=Thompson|first6=Geoffrey B.|last7=Grant|first7=Clive S.|last8=van Heerden|first8=Jon A.|title=Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting islet cell tumors: A 15-year experience and review of the literature|journal=Surgery|volume=124|issue=6|year=1998|pages=1050–1055|issn=00396060|doi=10.1067/msy.1998.92005}}</ref> The hallmark of VIPoma is watery [[diarrhea]]. A positive history of [[abdominal pain]], [[weight loss]], [[numbness]], and [[weakness]] is suggestive of VIPoma.<ref name=sss>VIPoma. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Accessed on October 23, 2015. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000228.htm </ref><ref name=ss>VIPoma. Wikipedia. Accessed on October 23, 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIPoma</ref><ref name="pmid16357627">{{cite journal| author=Remme CA, de Groot GH, Schrijver G| title=Diagnosis and treatment of VIPoma in a female patient. | journal=Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol | year= 2006 | volume= 18 | issue= 1 | pages= 93-9 | pmid=16357627 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16357627  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17510774">{{cite journal| author=Ghaferi AA, Chojnacki KA, Long WD, Cameron JL, Yeo CJ| title=Pancreatic VIPomas: subject review and one institutional experience. | journal=J Gastrointest Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 382-93 | pmid=17510774 | doi=10.1007/s11605-007-0177-0 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17510774  }} </ref> Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[abdominal distention]]. Laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of VIPoma include serum vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) levels, basal gastric acid output, potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium levels.<ref name="pmid16357627">{{cite journal| author=Remme CA, de Groot GH, Schrijver G| title=Diagnosis and treatment of VIPoma in a female patient. | journal=Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol | year= 2006 | volume= 18 | issue= 1 | pages= 93-9 | pmid=16357627 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16357627  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17510774">{{cite journal| author=Ghaferi AA, Chojnacki KA, Long WD, Cameron JL, Yeo CJ| title=Pancreatic VIPomas: subject review and one institutional experience. | journal=J Gastrointest Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 382-93 | pmid=17510774 | doi=10.1007/s11605-007-0177-0 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17510774  }} </ref> On CT scan VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with diffuse multiple metastatic nodulation.<ref name="pmid25184777">{{cite journal| author=Apodaca-Torrez FR, Triviño M, Lobo EJ, Goldenberg A, Triviño T| title=Extra-pancreatic vipoma. | journal=Arq Bras Cir Dig | year= 2014 | volume= 27 | issue= 3 | pages= 222-3 | pmid=25184777 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25184777  }} </ref> Abdominal MRI is helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. On abdominal MRI, VIPoma is characterized by a mass which is hypointense on T1-weighted MRI and hyperintense on T2-weighted MRI. Abdominal ultrasound scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. Finding on ultrasound scan suggestive of VIPoma is hypoechoic tumor in the distal pancreas.<ref name="pmid25184777">{{cite journal| author=Apodaca-Torrez FR, Triviño M, Lobo EJ, Goldenberg A, Triviño T| title=Extra-pancreatic vipoma. | journal=Arq Bras Cir Dig | year= 2014 | volume= 27 | issue= 3 | pages= 222-3 | pmid=25184777 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25184777  }} </ref> Other imaging studies for VIPoma include [[somatostatin]] receptor scintigraphy and PET scan. Initial treatment in patient with VIPoma is prompt replacement of fluid and electrolyte losses. [[Steroids]] may be used to provide symptomatic relief.<ref name=sp>Vinik A. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor (VIPoma) [Updated 2013 Nov 28]. In: De Groot LJ, Beck-Peccoz P, Chrousos G, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278960/</ref> Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for VIPoma.<ref name=surgery>Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors). National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/pancreatic/hp/pnet-treatment-pdq#section/_78. Accessed on October 21, 2015.</ref> Secondary prevention measures of VIPoma include a detailed history, physical examination, and imaging every 3 to 12 months up to one year post resection and every 6 to 12 months thereafter.<ref name=sp>Vinik A. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor (VIPoma) [Updated 2013 Nov 28]. In: De Groot LJ, Beck-Peccoz P, Chrousos G, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278960/</ref> 
VIPoma is a [[rare]] [[tumor]] of the non-[[beta cells]] of the [[pancreas]] that results in the overproduction of the [[hormone]] [[vasoactive intestinal peptide]] ([[VIP]]). On [[histopathological]] [[analysis]], composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized [[Cells (biology)|cells]] in clusters, nests, and [[Trabecular tissue|trabecular]] [[growth]] [[Pattern|patterns]] with hyperchromatic [[nuclei]] and scant [[cytoplasm]] are seen. VIPoma must be [[Differentiate|differentiated]] from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], [[Bile salts|bile salt]] [[enteropathy]], [[rectal]] vilous [[adenomas]], and [[laxative abuse]]. The [[incidence]] VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 individuals worldwide, and [[females]] are more commonly [[Affect|affected]] than [[males]]. If left untreated, [[patients]] with VIPoma may progress to [[Development|develop]] [[watery diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[skin rash]], [[backache]], [[flushing]], and [[lethargy]]. Common [[complications]] of VIPoma include [[metastasis]], [[cardiac arrest]] from [[low blood potassium]] level, and [[dehydration]]. The presence of [[metastasis]] is associated with a particularly poor [[prognosis]], with a 5 year [[survival rate]] of 60%. The [[hallmark]] of VIPoma is [[watery diarrhea]]. A positive [[History and Physical examination|history]] of [[abdominal pain]], [[weight loss]], [[numbness]], and [[weakness]] is suggestive of VIPoma. Common [[physical examination]] findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[abdominal distention]]. [[Laboratory]] tests used in the [[diagnosis]] of VIPoma include [[serum]] [[vasoactive intestinal polypeptide]] ([[VIP]]) levels, [[Basal (medicine)|basal]] [[gastric acid]] output, and basic [[metabolic]] pannel for [[potassium]], [[bicarbonate]], [[magnesium]], and [[calcium]] levels. On [[CT scan]] VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with [[diffuse]] multiple [[metastatic]] [[Nodule (medicine)|nodulation]]. [[Abdominal]] [[MRI]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of VIPoma which is characterized by a [[mass]] that is hypointense on [[T1]]-weighted and hyperintense on T2-weighted [[MRI]]. Initial treatment in [[patient]] with VIPoma is prompt replacement of [[fluid]] and [[electrolyte]] losses, [[steroids]] may be used to provide [[symptomatic]] relief. [[Surgery]] is the mainstay of [[Therapy|treatment]].  
==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
VIPoma was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison.<ref name="pmid24251163">{{cite journal| author=Maheshwari RR, Desai M, Rao VP, Palanki RR, Namburi RP, Reddy KT et al.| title=Ischemic stroke as a presenting feature of VIPoma due to MEN 1 syndrome. | journal=Indian J Endocrinol Metab | year= 2013 | volume= 17 | issue= Suppl 1 | pages= S215-8 | pmid=24251163 | doi=10.4103/2230-8210.119576 | pmc=PMC3830309 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24251163  }} </ref>
VIPoma which is also known as [[Verner-Morrison syndrome]] was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison.


==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
A VIPoma is a rare tumor of the non-beta cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). On microscopic histopathological analysis, findings of VIPoma are composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized cells in clusters, nests, and trabecular growth patterns with hyperchromatic nuclei and scant cytoplasm.<ref name="NatanziAmini2009">{{cite journal|last1=Natanzi|first1=Naveed|last2=Amini|first2=Mazyar|last3=Yamini|first3=David|last4=Nielsen|first4=Shawn|last5=Ram|first5=Ramin|title=Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor|journal=Scholarly Research Exchange|volume=2009|year=2009|pages=1–7|issn=1687-8299|doi=10.3814/2009/938325}}</ref><ref name="JoyceHong2008">{{cite journal|last1=Joyce|first1=David L|last2=Hong|first2=Kelvin|last3=Fishman|first3=Elliot K|last4=Wisell|first4=Joshua|last5=Pawlik|first5=Timothy M|title=Multi-visceral resection of pancreatic VIPoma in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension|journal=World Journal of Surgical Oncology|volume=6|issue=1|year=2008|pages=80|issn=1477-7819|doi=10.1186/1477-7819-6-80}}</ref>
A VIPoma is a [[rare]] [[tumor]] of the non-[[Beta cell|beta cells]] of the [[pancreas]] that results in the overproduction of the [[hormone]] [[vasoactive intestinal peptide]] ([[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|VIP]]). On [[microscopic]][[histopathological]] [[analysis]], findings of VIPoma are composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized [[Cells (biology)|cells]] in clusters, nests, and [[Trabecular tissue|trabecular]] [[growth]] [[Pattern|patterns]] with hyperchromatic [[nuclei]] and scant [[cytoplasm]].


==Causes==
==Causes==
There are no established causes for VIPoma.<ref name=cause>VIPoma. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000228.htm. Accessed on October 19, 2015</ref>
The [[Causes|cause]] of VIPoma has not been identified.


==Differentiating VIPoma From Other Diseases==
==Differentiating VIPoma From Other Diseases==
VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], bilt salt enteropathy, rectal vilous adenomas, and [[laxative abuse]].<ref name="pmid15455292">{{cite journal| author=Reindl T, Degenhardt P, Luck W, Riebel T, Sarioglu N, Henze G et al.| title=[The VIP-secreting tumor as a differential diagnosis of protracted diarrhea in pediatrics]. | journal=Klin Padiatr | year= 2004 | volume= 216 | issue= 5 | pages= 264-9 | pmid=15455292 | doi=10.1055/s-2004-44901 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15455292  }} </ref><ref name="pmid21509215">{{cite journal| author=Elshafie O, Grant C, Al-Hamdani A, Jain R, Woodhouse N| title=VIPoma Crisis: Immediate and life saving reduction of massive stool volumes on starting treatment with octreotide. | journal=Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J | year= 2011 | volume= 11 | issue= 1 | pages= 104-7 | pmid=21509215 | doi= | pmc=PMC3074686 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21509215  }} </ref>
VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], [[bile salt]] [[enteropathy]], [[rectal]] vilous [[adenomas]], and [[laxative abuse]].


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
The incidence VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Women are more commonly affected with VIPoma than men. The incidence of VIPoma increases with age, the median age at diagnosis is 50 years.<ref name="pmid18662399">{{cite journal| author=Joyce DL, Hong K, Fishman EK, Wisell J, Pawlik TM| title=Multi-visceral resection of pancreatic VIPoma in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension. | journal=World J Surg Oncol | year= 2008 | volume= 6 | issue=  | pages= 80 | pmid=18662399 | doi=10.1186/1477-7819-6-80 | pmc=PMC2517072 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18662399  }} </ref>
The annual [[incidence]] of VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 (approx. 1 in 10 million) individuals worldwide. [[Female]] are more commonly affected by VIPoma than [[male]]. The [[incidence]] of VIPoma increases with [[age]], the [[median]] [[age]] at [[diagnosis]] in [[Adult|adults]] is 50 years. VIPoma in [[children]] is usually [[Diagnose|diagnosed]] between [[age]] 2 to 4.


==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
The most common risk factor in the development of VIPoma is positive family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]].<ref name=risk>VIPoma. Known Cancer. http://www.knowcancer.com/oncology/vipoma/. Accessed on October 19, 2015.</ref>
The most important [[risk factor]] in the [[development]] of VIPoma is a positive [[family history]] of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]].
==Screening==
==Screening==
According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for VIPoma.<ref name=screening>http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Search?s=VIPoma. Accessed on October 19, 2015.</ref>
According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force ([[USPSTF guidelines|USPSTF]]), there is insufficient [[evidence]] to recommend routine [[Screening (medicine)|screening]] for VIPoma.
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
If left untreated, patients with VIPoma may progress to develop watery [[diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[skin rash]], [[backache]], [[flushing]], and [[lethargy]].<ref name="NatanziAmini2009">{{cite journal|last1=Natanzi|first1=Naveed|last2=Amini|first2=Mazyar|last3=Yamini|first3=David|last4=Nielsen|first4=Shawn|last5=Ram|first5=Ramin|title=Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor|journal=Scholarly Research Exchange|volume=2009|year=2009|pages=1–7|issn=1687-8299|doi=10.3814/2009/938325}}</ref> Common complications of VIPoma include [[metastasis]], [[cardiac arrest]] from low blood [[potassium]] level, and [[dehydration]]. The presence of metastasis is associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with VIPoma, with a 5 year survival rate of 20% and 3 year survival rate of 40%.<ref name="SmithBranton1998">{{cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=Stephen L.|last2=Branton|first2=Susan A.|last3=Avino|first3=Anthony J.|last4=Martin|first4=J.Kirk|last5=Klingler|first5=Paul J.|last6=Thompson|first6=Geoffrey B.|last7=Grant|first7=Clive S.|last8=van Heerden|first8=Jon A.|title=Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide secreting islet cell tumors: A 15-year experience and review of the literature|journal=Surgery|volume=124|issue=6|year=1998|pages=1050–1055|issn=00396060|doi=10.1067/msy.1998.92005}}</ref>
If left untreated, [[patients]] with VIPoma may progress to [[Development|develop]] [[watery diarrhea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[skin rash]], [[backache]], [[flushing]], and [[lethargy]]. Common [[complications]] of VIPoma include [[metastasis]], [[cardiac arrest]] from [[low blood potassium]] level, and [[dehydration]]. The presence of [[metastasis]] is associated with a particularly poor [[prognosis]] among [[patients]] with VIPoma, with a 5 year [[survival rate]] of 60%.
==History and Symptoms==
==Diagnosis==
The hallmark of VIPoma is watery [[diarrhea]]. A positive history of [[abdominal pain]], [[weight loss]], [[numbness]], and [[weakness]] is suggestive of VIPoma.<ref name=sss>VIPoma. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Accessed on October 23, 2015. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000228.htm </ref><ref name=ss>VIPoma. Wikipedia. Accessed on October 23, 2015. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIPoma</ref><ref name="pmid16357627">{{cite journal| author=Remme CA, de Groot GH, Schrijver G| title=Diagnosis and treatment of VIPoma in a female patient. | journal=Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol | year= 2006 | volume= 18 | issue= 1 | pages= 93-9 | pmid=16357627 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16357627  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17510774">{{cite journal| author=Ghaferi AA, Chojnacki KA, Long WD, Cameron JL, Yeo CJ| title=Pancreatic VIPomas: subject review and one institutional experience. | journal=J Gastrointest Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 382-93 | pmid=17510774 | doi=10.1007/s11605-007-0177-0 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17510774  }} </ref>
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
==Physical Examination==
The [[diagnostic study of choice]] for Vipoma is the [[measurement]] of [[serum]] [[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|vasoactive intestinal polypeptide]] ([[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|VIP]]) [[concentration]].
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[abdominal distention]].
==Laboratory Findings==
Laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of VIPoma include serum vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) levels, basal gastric acid output, potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium levels.<ref name="pmid16357627">{{cite journal| author=Remme CA, de Groot GH, Schrijver G| title=Diagnosis and treatment of VIPoma in a female patient. | journal=Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol | year= 2006 | volume= 18 | issue= 1 | pages= 93-9 | pmid=16357627 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16357627  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17510774">{{cite journal| author=Ghaferi AA, Chojnacki KA, Long WD, Cameron JL, Yeo CJ| title=Pancreatic VIPomas: subject review and one institutional experience. | journal=J Gastrointest Surg | year= 2008 | volume= 12 | issue= 2 | pages= 382-93 | pmid=17510774 | doi=10.1007/s11605-007-0177-0 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17510774  }} </ref>
==CT==
On CT scan VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with diffuse multiple metastatic nodulation.<ref name="pmid25184777">{{cite journal| author=Apodaca-Torrez FR, Triviño M, Lobo EJ, Goldenberg A, Triviño T| title=Extra-pancreatic vipoma. | journal=Arq Bras Cir Dig | year= 2014 | volume= 27 | issue= 3 | pages= 222-3 | pmid=25184777 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25184777  }} </ref>
==MRI==
Abdominal MRI is helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. On abdominal MRI, VIPoma is characterized by a mass which is hypointense on T1-weighted MRI and hyperintense on T2-weighted MRI.
==Echocardiography or Ultrasound==
Abdominal ultrasound scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. Finding on ultrasound scan suggestive of VIPoma is hypoechoic tumor in the distal pancreas.<ref name="pmid25184777">{{cite journal| author=Apodaca-Torrez FR, Triviño M, Lobo EJ, Goldenberg A, Triviño T| title=Extra-pancreatic vipoma. | journal=Arq Bras Cir Dig | year= 2014 | volume= 27 | issue= 3 | pages= 222-3 | pmid=25184777 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25184777  }} </ref>


==Other Imaging Findings==
===History and Symptoms===
Other imaging studies for VIPoma include [[somatostatin]] receptor scintigraphy and PET scan.
The [[hallmark]] of Vipoma is [[watery diarrhea]]. A positive [[History and Physical examination|history]] of [[abdominal pain]], [[weight loss]], [[numbness]], and [[weakness]] is suggestive of VIPoma . The most common [[symptoms]] of VIPoma include [[watery diarrhea]] like [[cholera]], [[Dehydration|dehydration,]] [[lethargy]], [[muscle weakness]], [[weight loss]], [[numbness]], and [[flushing]].
==Medical Therapy==
===Physical Examination===
Initial treatment in patient with VIPoma is prompt replacement of fluid and electrolyte losses. [[Steroids]] may be used to provide symptomatic relief.<ref name=sp>Vinik A. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor (VIPoma) [Updated 2013 Nov 28]. In: De Groot LJ, Beck-Peccoz P, Chrousos G, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278960/</ref>
Common [[physical examination]] findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], [[muscle weakness]], and [[abdominal distention]].
==Surgery==
===Laboratory Findings===
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for VIPoma.<ref name=surgery>Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors). National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/pancreatic/hp/pnet-treatment-pdq#section/_78. Accessed on October 21, 2015.</ref>
[[Laboratory]] [[Test|tests]] used in the [[diagnosis]] of VIPoma include [[serum]] [[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|vasoactive intestinal polypeptide]] ([[VIP]]) levels, basal [[gastric acid]] output, and [[Comprehensive metabolic panel|CMP]] for [[potassium]], [[bicarbonate]], [[magnesium]], and [[calcium]] levels.
==Primary Prevention==
===Electrocardiogram===
There is no established method for prevention of VIPoma.
There are no [[ECG]] findings associated with VIPoma.
==Secondary Prevention==
 
Secondary prevention measures of VIPoma include a detailed history, physical examination, and imaging every 3 to 12 months up to one year post resection and every 6 to 12 months thereafter.<ref name=sp>Vinik A. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor (VIPoma) [Updated 2013 Nov 28]. In: De Groot LJ, Beck-Peccoz P, Chrousos G, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278960/</ref>
===X-ray===
There are no [[x-ray]] findings associated with VIPoma.
===CT===
On [[CT scan]] VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with [[diffuse]] multiple [[metastatic]] [[nodulation]]. [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] are highly accurate for [[tumor]] localization of primary [[neuroendocrine]] [[pancreatic tumor]]. Since most of them are more than 3cm in size at the time of presentation. [[Sensitivity]] of [[contrast]] enhanced [[Computed tomography|CT]] for VIPoma approaches 100%.
===MRI===
[[Abdominal]] [[MRI]] is helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of VIPoma. On [[abdominal]] [[MRI]], VIPoma is characterized by a [[mass]] which is hypointense on [[T1]]-weighted [[MRI]] and hyperintense on T2-weighted [[MRI]].
===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
Endoscopic [[ultrasound]] may be helpful in the [[diagnosis]] of VIPoma. Finding on [[ultrasound]] suggestive of VIPoma is hypoechoic [[tumor]] in the [[distal]] part of [[pancreas]].
 
===Other Imaging Findings===
Other [[imaging studies]] for VIPoma include [[somatostatin receptor]] [[Nuclear medicine|scintigraphy]] and [[Positron emission tomography|PET scan]] using radiolabeled [[somatostatin]] [[Analog (chemistry)|analogs]].
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
Other [[diagnostic]] studies for VIPoma include [[immunohistochemical staining]] [[test]], which demonstrates [[staining]] for [[Marker|markers]] such as [[chromogranin A]], [[Cytokeratin|cytokeratin 19]], [[synaptophysin]], [[Ki-67]], [[Enolase|neuron specific enolase]], PGP 9.5.
==Treatment==
===Medical Therapy===
Initial treatment in [[patient]] with VIPoma is [[prompt]] [[Fluid replacement therapy|replacement of fluid]] and correction of [[electrolyte imbalance]] and [[Acid-base disturbances|acid-base disturbance]]. [[Sandostatin|Somatostatin]] analogues like short acting [[octreotide]] is useful for controlling [[diarrhea]] by blocking the release of [[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|VIP]]. [[Octreotide]] is later replaced by longer acting depot preparation of [[somatostatin]] analogues like [[sandostatin]] or [[lanreotide]].
 
=== Interventions ===
The mainstay of treatment for VIPoma is [[surgery]]. [[Hepatic artery]] [[embolization]] or transcatheter [[chemoembolization]] with [[doxorubicin]] or [[cisplatin]] is usually reserved for patients with [[liver]] [[metastases]]. Moreover, in [[patients]] with [[liver]] [[metastases]] less than 3 cm [[radiofrequency ablation]] and [[cryoablation]] can be used.
 
===Surgery===
[[Surgery]] is the [[mainstay]] of treatment for VIPoma. [[Surgery]] should be considered after initial [[symptomatic]] management of VIPoma [[inoperable]] cases. Complete [[surgical resection]] of the [[tumor]] is the only [[Cure|curative]] treatment for VIPoma. If the [[tumor]] cannot be removed completely, [[Surgery|surgical]] [[debulking]] may have [[Palliative therapy|palliative]] effect for [[control]] of [[hormonal]] [[symptoms]].
===Primary Prevention===
There are no established [[Measurement|measures]] for the [[primary prevention]] of VIPoma.
===Secondary Prevention===
Effective [[Measurement|measures]] for the [[secondary prevention]] of VIPoma include [[History and Physical examination|history and physical examination]], [[serum]] [[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|VIP]] levels and [[Indication (medicine)|indicated]] [[Marker|markers]], and multi-phasic [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] or [[MRI]].


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Overview

VIPoma is a rare tumor of the non-beta cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). On histopathological analysis, composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized cells in clusters, nests, and trabecular growth patterns with hyperchromatic nuclei and scant cytoplasm are seen. VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, factitious diarrhea, bile salt enteropathy, rectal vilous adenomas, and laxative abuse. The incidence VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 individuals worldwide, and females are more commonly affected than males. If left untreated, patients with VIPoma may progress to develop watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, backache, flushing, and lethargy. Common complications of VIPoma include metastasis, cardiac arrest from low blood potassium level, and dehydration. The presence of metastasis is associated with a particularly poor prognosis, with a 5 year survival rate of 60%. The hallmark of VIPoma is watery diarrhea. A positive history of abdominal pain, weight loss, numbness, and weakness is suggestive of VIPoma. Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include tachycardia, rash, facial flushing, abdominal tenderness, and abdominal distention. Laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of VIPoma include serum vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) levels, basal gastric acid output, and basic metabolic pannel for potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium levels. On CT scan VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with diffuse multiple metastatic nodulation. Abdominal MRI is helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma which is characterized by a mass that is hypointense on T1-weighted and hyperintense on T2-weighted MRI. Initial treatment in patient with VIPoma is prompt replacement of fluid and electrolyte losses, steroids may be used to provide symptomatic relief. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment.

Historical Perspective

VIPoma which is also known as Verner-Morrison syndrome was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison.

Pathophysiology

A VIPoma is a rare tumor of the non-beta cells of the pancreas that results in the overproduction of the hormone vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). On microscopichistopathological analysis, findings of VIPoma are composition of uniform, small to intermediate-sized cells in clusters, nests, and trabecular growth patterns with hyperchromatic nuclei and scant cytoplasm.

Causes

The cause of VIPoma has not been identified.

Differentiating VIPoma From Other Diseases

VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, factitious diarrhea, bile salt enteropathy, rectal vilous adenomas, and laxative abuse.

Epidemiology and Demographics

The annual incidence of VIPoma is approximately 0.01 per 100,000 (approx. 1 in 10 million) individuals worldwide. Female are more commonly affected by VIPoma than male. The incidence of VIPoma increases with age, the median age at diagnosis in adults is 50 years. VIPoma in children is usually diagnosed between age 2 to 4.

Risk Factors

The most important risk factor in the development of VIPoma is a positive family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.

Screening

According to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF), there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for VIPoma.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

If left untreated, patients with VIPoma may progress to develop watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, backache, flushing, and lethargy. Common complications of VIPoma include metastasis, cardiac arrest from low blood potassium level, and dehydration. The presence of metastasis is associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with VIPoma, with a 5 year survival rate of 60%.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

The diagnostic study of choice for Vipoma is the measurement of serum vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) concentration.

History and Symptoms

The hallmark of Vipoma is watery diarrhea. A positive history of abdominal pain, weight loss, numbness, and weakness is suggestive of VIPoma . The most common symptoms of VIPoma include watery diarrhea like cholera, dehydration, lethargy, muscle weakness, weight loss, numbness, and flushing.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include tachycardia, rash, facial flushing, abdominal tenderness, muscle weakness, and abdominal distention.

Laboratory Findings

Laboratory tests used in the diagnosis of VIPoma include serum vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) levels, basal gastric acid output, and CMP for potassium, bicarbonate, magnesium, and calcium levels.

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with VIPoma.

X-ray

There are no x-ray findings associated with VIPoma.

CT

On CT scan VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with diffuse multiple metastatic nodulation. CT scan are highly accurate for tumor localization of primary neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor. Since most of them are more than 3cm in size at the time of presentation. Sensitivity of contrast enhanced CT for VIPoma approaches 100%.

MRI

Abdominal MRI is helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. On abdominal MRI, VIPoma is characterized by a mass which is hypointense on T1-weighted MRI and hyperintense on T2-weighted MRI.

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of VIPoma. Finding on ultrasound suggestive of VIPoma is hypoechoic tumor in the distal part of pancreas.

Other Imaging Findings

Other imaging studies for VIPoma include somatostatin receptor scintigraphy and PET scan using radiolabeled somatostatin analogs.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other diagnostic studies for VIPoma include immunohistochemical staining test, which demonstrates staining for markers such as chromogranin A, cytokeratin 19, synaptophysin, Ki-67, neuron specific enolase, PGP 9.5.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Initial treatment in patient with VIPoma is prompt replacement of fluid and correction of electrolyte imbalance and acid-base disturbance. Somatostatin analogues like short acting octreotide is useful for controlling diarrhea by blocking the release of VIP. Octreotide is later replaced by longer acting depot preparation of somatostatin analogues like sandostatin or lanreotide.

Interventions

The mainstay of treatment for VIPoma is surgery. Hepatic artery embolization or transcatheter chemoembolization with doxorubicin or cisplatin is usually reserved for patients with liver metastases. Moreover, in patients with liver metastases less than 3 cm radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation can be used.

Surgery

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for VIPoma. Surgery should be considered after initial symptomatic management of VIPoma inoperable cases. Complete surgical resection of the tumor is the only curative treatment for VIPoma. If the tumor cannot be removed completely, surgical debulking may have palliative effect for control of hormonal symptoms.

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of VIPoma.

Secondary Prevention

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of VIPoma include history and physical examination, serum VIP levels and indicated markers, and multi-phasic CT scan or MRI.

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