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Overview
Abdominal MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome caused by gastrinoma. Findings on abdominal MRI suggestive of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome include solitary lesion or multiple lesions.
MRI Findings in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Findings on abdominal MRI scan suggestive of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome caused by gastrinoma include:[1]
- Solitary mass
- Multiple masses
- MRI is considered the most sensitive technique for demonstrating liver and bone metastases in patients with neuroendocrine tumors and is recommended for monitoring the response to therapy.
References
- ↑ Harvey, Adrian; Pasieka, Janice L.; Al-Bisher, Hassan; Dixon, Elijah (2012). "Primary Hepatic Gastrinoma Causing Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: A Rare and Challenging Diagnosis". Cancers. 4 (4): 130–140. doi:10.3390/cancers4010130. ISSN 2072-6694.