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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The cause of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome has not been identified. However, 25 to 30 percent of gastrinomas, which can cause Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, are caused by multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).
Causes
Causes
- The cause of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome has not been identified. However, 25 to 30 percent of gastrinomas, which can cause Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, are caused by multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).[1]
- Causes of Hypergastrinemia: [2]
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References
References
- ↑ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/zollinger-ellison-syndrome/Pages/facts.aspx#causes
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Metz DC (2012). “Diagnosis of the Zollinger–Ellison syndrome”. Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 10 (2): 126–30. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2011.07.012. PMID 21806955.
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