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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome other diagnostic findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome include upper endoscopy, which demonstrates erosive esophagitis, thickened gastric folds, and antral erosions.
Other Imaging Studies
Other Imaging Studies
Upper endoscopy
Upper endoscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Findings may include:[1]
- Esophageal erosions
- Thickened gastric folds
- Antral erosions
- Bulbar erosions and ulcerations
- Post-bulbar erosions and ulcerations
References
References
- ↑ Lee, Wan-Sik; Koh, Yang-Seok; Kim, Jung-Chul; Park, Chang-Hwan; Joo, Young-Eun; Kim, Hyun-Soo; Cho, Chol-Kyoon; Choi, Sung-Kyu; Rew, Jong-Sun; Kim, Sei-Jong (2005). “Abdominal gastrinoma”. BMC Cancer. 5 (1): 85. doi:10.1186/1471-2407-5-85. ISSN 1471-2407.
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