Pancreatic gastrinoma
Pancreatic gastrinoma
Definition
A neuroendocrine tumor arising from the pancreas. It is characterized by inappropriate secretion of gastrin and associated with Zollinger Ellison syndrome. The latter is characterized by the presence of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption.
Also known as pancreatic gastrinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |