A major cause of peptic ulcer, although far less common than
H.pylori or NSAIDS, is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. A large amount
of excess acid is produced in response to the overproduction of the
hormone gastrin, which in turn is caused by tumors on the pancreas
or duodenum. These tumors are usually malignant, must be removed
and acid production suppressed to relieve the recurrence of the
ulcers.
Review Date: 09/28/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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