Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:affects gastrointestinal system
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:multiple_endocrine_neoplasia_type_1
gptkb:pancreatic_cancer
chronic gastritis
neuroendocrine tumors
gptkbp:caused_by gastrin-secreting tumor
gptkbp:clinical_trial genetic studies
ongoing research
new treatment options
gptkbp:common_misdiagnosis peptic ulcer disease
gastroesophageal reflux disease
irritable bowel syndrome
gptkbp:complication malnutrition
weight loss
gastrointestinal bleeding
gptkbp:condition gptkb:gastrinoma
hypergastrinemia
gptkbp:demographics more common in adults
slightly more common in men
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:MRI
CT scan
variable
endoscopy
depends on tumor type
gastrin level measurement
gptkbp:financial_support gptkb:educational_resources
support groups
online forums
gptkbp:first_described_by Eugene Ellison
John Zollinger
gptkbp:genetic_link MEN1 gene mutation
gptkbp:historical_significance first described in 1955
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:public_awareness health organizations
patient advocacy groups
medical conferences
gptkbp:research_areas endocrinology
oncology
gastroenterology
gptkbp:symptoms abdominal pain
diarrhea
recurrent peptic ulcers
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkb:surgery
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
proton pump inhibitors
somatostatin analogs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lansoprazole
gptkb:Prilosec
gptkb:Ranitidine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6