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VIP-Producing Neuroendocrine Tumor
An often clinically aggressive neuroendocrine tumor located in the pancreas or small intestine. It is composed of cells containing vasoactive intestinal peptide. It may cause intractable diarrhea and metabolic disturbances. (NCI Thesaurus)
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