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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Introduction Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a complex condition in which one or more tumors form in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). These tumors, called gastrinomas, secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin, which causes excessive production of acid by your stomach. The excess acid, in turn, leads to peptic [...]