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Verner-Morrison syndrome

pathology

Also known as: pancreatic cholera

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prostaglandins

In prostaglandin: Smooth muscle contraction
…of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in Verner-Morrison syndrome, as well as the effects of cholera toxin.
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vasoactive intestinal polypeptide

In vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
…of VIP (a condition called Verner-Morrison syndrome, or pancreatic cholera). VIP-secreting tumours cause severe, intractable, debilitating watery diarrhea and an associated loss of large quantities of potassium. The resulting dehydration may be life-threatening.
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