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5A43.1 category

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Definition

A syndrome characterised by the presence of a gastrin-secreting tumour, usually in the pancreas or duodenum, resulting in increased gastric acidity and formation of gastric ulcers. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. It may be sporadic or a manifestation of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.

Also indexed as

ZE - [Zollinger-Ellison] syndromeZollinger-Ellison syndrome

Nearby in Abnormal secretion of gastrin