Endocrine tumour in kidney affecting small bowel structure, motility, and absorptive function. Issue 10 (October 1971)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gleeson, M. H.; Bloom, S. R.; Polak, J. M.; Henry, K.; Dowling, R. H.
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 12:Issue 10(1971)
• Page Start: 773
• Page End: 782
• Publication Date: 1971-10
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.12.10.773
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

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.