Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prognosis, Life Expectancy
About Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a complicated medical condition in which there is formation of multiple tumors in the pancreas or the duodenum. These tumors are called as Gastrinomas. These tumors secrete huge amounts of gastrin, which is a hormone responsible for producing acid excessively in the stomach which in turn causes peptic ulcers. This disease is pretty rare but may occur at any point in life. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is usually diagnosed between the age range of 35-50. The standard treatment for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treating the peptic ulcers and medications to reduce the amount of acid present in the stomach.