vernermorrison syndrome

Synonyms VIPom, Water Diarrhea Hypocalemia Definition The Verner-Morrison syndrome describes a malignant degeneration of the pancreas. It is a very rare disease that occurs in one in 1 million people every year. The typical age at which one gets this disease is about 50 years. This disease is a tumor of the neuroendocrine system (nervous … Verner-Morrison Syndrome

Diagnosis Blood is drawn for diagnosis, which is tested for VIP and the symptoms are indicative of the disease. The potassium and other electrolyte levels in the blood are also extremely important. Therapy In order to treat the tumor, it is possible to surgically remove the degenerated tissue in the pancreas by means of tumor … Diagnosis | Verner-Morrison Syndrome