Pathology · Endocrine System · Hard
Gastrinoma
Meaning: Hormone-secreting tumour that drives excessive stomach acid production, leading to severe peptic ulcers.
In practice: Multiple refractory duodenal ulcers prompted investigation for a gastrinoma in the pancreas or duodenum.
Word parts
- gastr- means stomach
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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