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A member asked:

High chromograinin, vip, pancreatic polypeptides & somatostatin. hypok, warm sensation, nausea, weakness. what would you suggest? awaiting diagnosis

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You definitely: need to see a qualified endocrinologist, particularly one with experience in neuroendocrine tumors asap, Good luck.

Answered 9/11/2014

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

VIPoma: Very complicated diagnosis. Hope your work up included MRI of abdomine and Pancrease (pancrelipase). Nothing to do but wait for results of the test.

Answered 9/11/2014

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I have primary hyperparathyroidism. My lipase and amylasec ranges from borderline high to x 6 u.L. Since 2006. The pancreatic polypeptide was x 3 u.L. In 2013. The CT wasnormal. Could I have neuroendocrine tumor or men-1?

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