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📋Overview
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder characterized by gastrin-secreting tumors called gastrinomas, which cause excessive gastric acid production leading to recurrent peptic ulcers. It is considered a type of neuroendocrine tumor syndrome and is often associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1).
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0043515ICD-10-CM
E16.4
MeSH
D015043
SNOMED CT (US)
53132006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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