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Sporadic duodenal macrogastrinoma: a rare case report
Gastrinomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors characterized by the secretion of gastrin, which causes hyperchlorhydria, thereby producing the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. In most cases this syndrome manifests as severe peptic ulcer disease. We are presenting
Dainius Šimčikas+5 more
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Abstract Background Zollinger–Ellison (ZE) syndrome is characterized by gastric acid hypersecretion and ulcer disease from autologous gastrin secretion by a gastrinoma. Patient and methods A 43 year old man underwent upper endoscopy for a 6 week history of recurrent nausea, vomiting, heartburn, weight loss, and watery diarrhea. Results Endoscopic
Feriyl Bhaijee+2 more
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The authors report a 49 years old, female patient who have been operated on several times (antrectomy with Billroth II reconstruction, partial gastrectomy with troncular vagotomy and total gastrectomy) in the last 5 years for recurrent ulcer disease ...
Cirilo Luiz de Pardo Mêo Muraro+2 more
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Conjunctival myxoid stromal tumor of the palpebral conjunctiva: A case report
Purpose: To present the importance of considering conjunctival myxoid stromal tumors in the differential when evaluating eyelid lesions as these tumors could indicate undetected systemic syndromes including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Carney complex, and
Pamela S. Martin+3 more
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Robust Syndrome Extraction via BCH Encoding [PDF]
Quantum data-syndrome (QDS) codes are a class of quantum error-correcting codes that protect against errors both on the data qubits and on the syndrome itself via redundant measurement of stabilizer group elements. One way to define a QDS code is to choose a syndrome measurement code, a classical block code that encodes the syndrome of the underlying ...
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Five-Year Long-Term Followup of a Primary Lymph node Gastrinoma: Is a Pancreaticoduodenectomy Justified? [PDF]
Background. Gastrinoma-positive lymph nodes and failed localization of the primary tumor during surgical exploration are described. Specialists suppose that these lymph nodes are metastases rather than a primary gastrinoma. Methods.
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Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
In this article, we have reviewed the main therapeutic measures for the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES). Review of the literature was based on computer searches (Pub-Med, Index Medicus) and personal experiences. We have evaluated all the measures now available for treating patients with sporadic gastrinomas or gastrinomas associated with ...
TOMASSETTI, PAOLA+6 more
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Severe and Refractory Peptic Ulcer Disease: The Diagnostic Dilemma [PDF]
The recognition of Helicobacter pylori infection as a cause of peptic ulcer disease, medical regimens to eradicate the organism, and the widespread use of proton pump inhibition to suppress gastric acid secretion have revolutionized the management of ...
AF Goddard+45 more
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A rare case of a metastatic neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas
Aim. To study a rare sporadic case of metastatic gastrinoma associated with mutations in the MEN1 and TSC2 genes in a 25-year-old male.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the history of a 25-year-old patient with sporadic gastrinoma with a
O. I. Kit+7 more
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Predictors of Mortality in Patients With Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
SUMMARY Objective Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1) is an autosomal dominant disease predisposing to hyperplasia and neoplasia in diverse endocrine tissues. Patients typically present with endocrine abnormalities before the age of 30 years and have reduced life expectancy.
Jasmine J. Zhu, John R Burgess
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