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Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide Secreting MS Neuroblastoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present a rare case of a 17-month-old child diagnosed with MS-stage neuroblastoma and associated chronic diarrhea due to elevated vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) levels. The unusual occurrence of a VIP-secreting tumor in a patient with MS neuroblastoma is a rare combination, not previously reported in the literature. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and excision of the tumor, leading to a significant decline in VIP levels and resolution of symptoms.

Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_104_24

Authors: Josy Thomas, Nitin James Peters, Aravind Sekar, Deepak Bansal, Jitender Singh, Ravi P. Kanojia, J. K. Mahajan

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404083188

FWCI: 0.229

Cites: 5

Cited by: 1

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