Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (continued)

Remember that Mr. Mann has diarrhea, a symptom found in one-third to one-half of patients with Z-E syndrome. Some patients also have steatorrhea (abnormally increased fat excretion -- due to maldigestion -- in the stool).

Diarrhea and steatorrhea reflect maldigestion and malabsorption of nutrients caused by hyperacidity.

What mechanisms could result in maldigestion and malabsorption in these patients?

Malabsorption Module

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