Endocrine tumour in kidney affecting small bowel structure, motility, and absorptive function
Year: 1971
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 44-year-old woman is described with an endocrine tumour arising in the kidney. There were associated abnormalities of small intestinal morphology, motility, and absorptive function. These abnormalities reversed on removal of the tumour. Detailed studies showed that the tumour contained, and was secreting, glucagon. It is postulated that the intestinal abnormalities may have resulted from glucagon itself or another, as yet unidentified, hormone.
Source: Gut
Authors: M. H. Gleeson, S. R. Bloom, J. M. Polak, K. Henry, R. H. Dowling
Institution: Hammersmith Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2133396569