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Cost for treatment

Diagnosis of Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
9220.61
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
4538.27
Surgical treatment of Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
9021.2
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The Medicana International Istanbul Hospital is a modern medical institution, which provides patients with an individual approach, excellent health service and attentive care. The hospital is part of the largest Turkish network of the Medicana hospitals. Due to its long successful clinical activities, the network has won th
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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About the disease

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a disease that leads to the formation of tumors in the pancreas and duodenum. These tumors (gastrinomas) secrete a hormone (gastrin) that causes the stomach to produce too much acid, which can lead to peptic ulcers.

Someone suffering from Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may have one or several gastrinomas. According to WebMD, if a person has just one gastrinoma, there is a chance it is malignant. A single malignant gastrinoma can spread to other organs, making it extremely dangerous. People with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may also develop tumors in the pituitary and parathyroid glands.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is generally considered to be a rare disorder. According to Medical News Today, this condition affects approximately one person in a million. It is more common among people aged 20-50, and slightly more prevalent in men. Although the exact cause of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome has not yet been identified, it is thought to be caused by a genetic predisposition or gene mutation. If a parent has Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, there is a 50% risk that the child will inherit this condition.

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Burning sensation in the abdomen

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will ask the patient about their family’s medical history whether they have suffered from any of the symptoms, listed above.
  • A blood test can establish whether gastrin levels are too high. This test may need to be repeated after some time, as the levels of gastrin may change.
  • Imaging tests, such as an endoscopy, MRI or CT scan, can determine whether there are any tumors in the pancreas or duodenum. These tests can also rule out other conditions, which could be causing similar symptoms.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment, including medications that control the acidity in the stomach, is likely to be the first course of action.
  • Surgical resection, whereby tumors and peptic ulcers are removed, may also be necessary.
  • Patients of this disorder need to be examined on a regular basis, to prevent the development of new tumors or peptic ulcers.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko