Zollinger-Ellison syndrome MRI

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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 on abdominal MRI suggestive of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome caused by gastrinoma include:

• 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.