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gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors

Tumor TypeSymptomsTreatment
GastrinomaZollinger-Ellison syndrome: gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer disease, diarrheaProton pump inhibitors, somatostatin analogues
InsulinomaHypoglycemia leading to confusion, lethargy, coma; weight gainDiazoxide, everolimus
GlucagonomaSkin rash (necrolytic migratory erythema), glucose intolerance, weight lossSomatostatin analogues
VIPomaVerner-Morrison syndrome: watery diarrhea, hypokalemia, achlorhydriaSomatostatin analogues
ACTHomaCushing’s syndrome: hyperglycemia, weight gain, hypokalemiaKetoconazole, consider adrenalectomy