Secretory diarrhea in children: newly recognized toxins and hormone-secreting tumors.
This review of bacterial toxins and hormones that stimulate diarrhea shows that we have learned much concerning the pathophysiology of these diarrheal states; however, we have much yet to learn. It is hoped that research will continue to enlighten us with regard to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment for these disease processes.
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Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, USA.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D001427:Bacterial Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*
D001427:Bacterial Toxins; D005768:Gastrointestinal Hormones