Gastrinoma
A gastrinoma is a rare tumor that produces excess gastrin, a hormone that stimulates acid secretion in the stomach. It is usually located in the pancreas or the duodenum.
How does it show up? The excess acid can cause recurring digestive ulcers, pain in the upper abdomen, diarrhea and persistent reflux.
Context: It is sometimes associated with inherited hormonal syndromes that affect several glands.
Who studies it? The gastroenterologist evaluates the digestive symptoms and guides the workup to identify the hormonal origin of the problem. When digestive tract discomfort is recurrent and does not resolve with usual measures, a specialized evaluation is advisable to clarify the cause.
Specialties that treat gastrinoma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gastrinoma
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Roberto Guerrero Crotte
Dr. Carlos Manuel Del Real Calzada
Dr. Raúl Maya
Dra. Ana Gabriela Mondragón Díaz
Dr. Fernando Enrique Tovar García
Dr. Sergio Gabriel Muñoz Martínez
Dr. Guido Grajales Figueroa
Dr. Edgar Zamayoa Cervantes
Dr. Oscar Omar López Padilla
Dr. Josué Germán Junco Enciso
Dra. Ana Merced Ruiz Zavala
Dra. Graciela Torres Mendoza
Dra. Cinthya Isabel Díaz Valencia
Dr. Armando Baqueiro Cendon
Dr. Roberto Arias Morales
Dr. Ambrosio Rafael Bernal Mendez
Dr. Rubens De la Vega Mireles
Dr. Ricardo Espinoza Acuña
Dra. Diana Selene Morgan Penagos
Frequently asked questions
What is gastrinoma?
A gastrinoma is a rare tumor that produces excess gastrin, a hormone that stimulates acid secretion in the stomach. It is usually located in the pancreas or the duodenum.
Which doctor treats gastrinoma?
Gastrinoma is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist.