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==Overview==
==Overview==
VIPoma was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison. 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. There are no established causes for VIPoma. 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. Females are more commonly affected with VIPoma than male. The incidence of VIPoma increases with age, the median age at diagnosis is 50 years. The most common risk factor in the development of VIPoma is positive family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]]. 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 20% and 3 year survival rate of 40%. 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. 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. Other imaging studies for VIPoma include [[somatostatin]] receptor scintigraphy and [[PET scan|PET]] scan. 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 for VIPoma. 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.
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 which is also known as [[Verner-Morrison syndrome]] was first described in 1958 by Verner and Morrison.
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 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 [[growth]] patterns with hyperchromatic [[nuclei]] and scant [[cytoplasm]].
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==
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==Differentiating VIPoma From Other Diseases==
==Differentiating VIPoma From Other Diseases==
VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], bile salt enteropathy, rectal vilous adenomas, and [[laxative abuse]].
VIPoma must be differentiated from ganglioneuroblastoma, [[ganglioneuroma]], factitious [[diarrhea]], [[bile salt]] [[enteropathy]], [[rectal]] vilous [[adenomas]], and [[laxative abuse]].


==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
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==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
The most common risk factor in the development of VIPoma is positive family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]].
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.
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]]. 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%.
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%.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
===Diagnostic Study of Choice===
The [[diagnostic study of choice]] for Vipoma is the [[measurement]] of [[serum]] [[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|vasoactive intestinal polypeptide]] ([[Vasoactive intestinal peptide|VIP]]) [[concentration]].
===History and Symptoms===
===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 [[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]].
===Physical Examination===
===Physical Examination===
Common physical examination findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], and [[abdominal distention]].
Common [[physical examination]] findings of VIPoma include [[tachycardia]], [[rash]], [[facial flushing]], [[abdominal tenderness]], [[muscle weakness]], and [[abdominal distention]].
===Laboratory Findings===
===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.
[[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.
===Electrocardiogram===
There are no [[ECG]] findings associated with VIPoma.
 
===X-ray===
There are no [[x-ray]] findings associated with VIPoma.
===CT===
===CT===
On CT scan VIPoma is characterized by hypervascularity with diffuse multiple metastatic nodulations.
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===
===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.
[[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===
===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.
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 Findings===
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=== Interventions ===
=== 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===
[[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]].
[[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]].
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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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