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Síndrome de Zollinger-Ellison - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Gastrinoma; Síndrome de Z-E

Tratamiento:

Los medicamentos denominados inhibidores de la bomba de protones (omeprazol, lansoprazol y otros) son ahora la primera opción de tratamiento para el síndrome de Zollinger-Ellison. Estos fármacos reducen la producción de ácido estomacal y favorecen la curación de úlceras en el estómago y en el intestino delgado, al igual que alivian el dolor abdominal y la diarrea.

La cirugía para extirpar un gastrinoma único se puede hacer si no hay evidencia de que éste se haya diseminado a otros órganos (como los ganglios linfáticos o el hígado). La cirugía del estómago (gastrectomía) para controlar la producción de ácido rara vez es necesaria en la actualidad.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Incluso con el diagnóstico precoz y la cirugía para extirpar el tumor, la tasa de curación es relativamente baja. Sin embargo, los gastrinomas tienen un crecimiento lento y los pacientes pueden vivir durante muchos años después de que el tumor se ha descubierto. Los medicamentos inhibidores de ácido son muy efectivos para controlar los síntomas de la producción de demasiado ácido.

Complicaciones:

  • Imposibilidad de localizar el tumor durante la cirugía
  • Sangrado o agujero (perforación) intestinal por úlceras en el estómago o el duodeno
  • Pérdida de peso y diarrea severas
  • Diseminación del tumor a otros órganos (más a menudo hacia el hígado y los ganglios linfáticos)

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el médico si tiene dolor abdominal severo que no desaparece, especialmente si se presenta con diarrea.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/11/2010
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, Md, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Jensen RT, Norton JA. Endocrine tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2010:chap 32.

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