Zollinger Ellison Syndrome Duodenal Ulcer
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare but serious condition characterized by the development of tumors, called gastrinomas, which secrete excessive amounts of the hormone gastrin. This overproduction of gastrin leads to increased stomach acid secretion, causing peptic ulcers, most commonly in the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. Duodenal ulcers associated with Zollinger-Ellison … Read more