Article ; Online: Brunner's gland hamartomas: Not always benign.
2024 Volume 25, Issue 1, Page(s) 70–73
Abstract: Brunner's gland hamartoma (BGH) is a rare, benign tumor of the duodenum. It is mostly asymptomatic and usually found incidentally on routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). However, some BGHs present with major complications including anemia, bleeding, ...
| Abstract | Brunner's gland hamartoma (BGH) is a rare, benign tumor of the duodenum. It is mostly asymptomatic and usually found incidentally on routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). However, some BGHs present with major complications including anemia, bleeding, obstruction, or dysplasia, requiring management and resection of these lesions. Herein, we present two cases of large BGHs of the duodenum, one presenting as severe gastrointestinal bleeding and the other, noted on EGD for iron deficiency anemia, found to have high grade dysplasia. This literature review discusses the rare serious complications of BGH, including iron deficiency anemia, overt gastrointestinal bleeding, and malignant potential. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Brunner Glands/pathology ; Duodenal Diseases/diagnosis ; Duodenal Diseases/surgery ; Duodenal Diseases/complications ; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/diagnosis ; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency/etiology ; Hamartoma/diagnosis ; Hamartoma/surgery ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/etiology |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-01-30 |
| Publishing country | Egypt |
| Document type | Review ; Case Reports |
| ZDB-ID | 2502114-X |
| ISSN | 2090-2387 ; 1687-1979 |
| ISSN (online) | 2090-2387 |
| ISSN | 1687-1979 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ajg.2023.12.003 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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