Pathogenesis (disease development)
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is hypergastrinemia caused by a gastrin-producing tumor. Gastrin stimulates gastric acid production. At high levels, this leads to ulceration (ulceration) in the stomach, but also in the small intestine, especially the duodenum.
Etiology (causes)
Biographic causes
- Genetic burden from parents, grandparents.
