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zollinger-ellison syndrome

/ˈzɒlɪndʒər ˈɛlɪsən ˈsɪndrəʊm/

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/ˈzɒlɪndʒər ˈɛlɪsən ˈsɪndrəʊm/formalmedical
  • ruРедкое медицинское состояние, характеризующееся опухолями в поджелудочной железе или двенадцатиперстной кишке, которые вызывают чрезмерную выработку гормона гастрина, приводя к тяжелым пептическим язвам и кислотному рефлюксу.

A rare medical condition characterized by tumors in the pancreas or duodenum that cause excessive production of the hormone gastrin, leading to severe peptic ulcers and acid reflux.

  1. Medical conditionC2formal

    A rare disorder characterized by tumors in the pancreas or duodenum that cause excessive production of the hormone gastrin, leading to severe peptic ulcers.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • The patient was diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome after persistent ulcer symptoms.
    • Treatment for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome often involves medication to reduce stomach acid.
    • Doctors suspected Zollinger-Ellison syndrome due to the unusual location of the ulcers.