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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
VIPoma is a rare (1 per 10,000,000 per year) endocrine tumor, usually (about 90%) originating in the pancreas, which produces vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). VIPomas are usually diagnosed in adults, most commonly at age 50. Women are more likely to be affected than men. This cancer is rare, affecting an estimated 1 in 10 million people per year.