What is a Gastrinoma?

A gastrinoma is a non-beta cell tumor of the pancreas that overproduces gastrin, leading to excessive stomach acid production and ultimately causing severe and stubborn peptic ulcers. The primary treatment method is surgical removal of the tumor, but since the tumor often hides well, surgery may not completely solve the problem.
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What Is a Placental Paddle?

A placental paddle refers to a placenta that has a shape resembling the sail of a sailboat. Its characteristic feature is that part of the placenta is not attached to the uterine wall but is instead attached to the amniotic sac. In this situation, the fetal blood vessels directly connect from the amniotic sac to the placenta, forming a special vascular structure.
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