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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Pronounced - ZAH-lun-jur EL-uh-sun sin-drohm
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when a tumor called a gastrinoma forms in the pancreas. The tumor, which may cause cancer, releases large amounts of the hormone gastrin. The gastrin causes too much acid in the duodenum (the first part of the * small intestine), resulting in ulcers, bleeding, and perforation.
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* Small Intestine
The small intestine is the organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 22 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. More about Small Intestine.
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