Zollinger-Ellison syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). Other risk factors include alcohol abuse.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome include:

• Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1)
• Alcohol abuse