Pathophysiology Of Zollinger-ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a condition in which there is increased production of the hormone gastrin. Usually, a small tumor (gastrinoma) in the pancreas or small intestine produces the high levels of gastrin in the blood.
Alternative Names
Z-E syndrome; Gastrinoma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by tumors, usually found in the head of the pancreas and the upper small intestine. These tumors produce the hormone gastrin and are called...
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