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Chong A, Lewin J, Goh IY, Liu C. Brunner's gland adenoma: a robotic approach. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e254566. [PMID: 37907319 PMCID: PMC10619083 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-254566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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This report describes an unusual case of a symptomatic Brunner's gland adenoma arising in a man in his 40s that underwent robotic transduodenal resection. Initial investigations revealed a polypoidal, submucosal lesion that was found in the first part of the duodenum. Microscopically, there was neither dysplasia nor evidence of adenocarcinoma, suggesting differentials of gastrointestinal stroma tumour and duodenal adenoma. Given the size of the lesion, he underwent a surgical resection. Symptomatic Brunner's gland adenoma is uncommon and should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with obstructive symptoms.
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- Alyssa Chong
- General Surgery, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- General Surgery, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- General Surgery, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Anatomical Pathology, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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A 10 cm pedunculated duodenal Brunner gland hamartoma, case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 100:107747. [PMID: 36270207 PMCID: PMC9587310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Brunner gland hamartoma is rare duodenal neoplasm. These benign lesions are usually presented by upper gastrointestinal bleeding and sometimes extend to cause intestinal obstruction. PRESENTATION OF THE CASE We report a case of a 43-year-old male patient manifested with iron deficiency anemia. Upon investigations, computed topography (CT) scan found a dilated first part of the duodenum with presence of large pedunculated polyp. The histopathological examination revealed a submucosal lobular proliferation of duodenal Brunner's gland separated by a fine fibrous septum. No dysplastic signs were observed. Immunohistochemical studies confirmed the nature of the glands and reveled absence of Helicobacter pylori gastritis. Diagnosis was confirmed. DISCUSSION Brunner glands hamartomas are rare tumors. They are commonly presented by upper GI bleeding and intestinal obstruction. The pathogenesis remains unclear. They are usually located in the first part (bulb) of the duodenum. Mucosal irritation and Helicobacter pylori infection are suggested causes. Different surgical and endoscopical modalities are applied in the management depending on the size and location of the mass. In our case, the tumor was removed by Endoscopic submucosal dissection. CONCLUSION Brunner gland hamartoma is a rare usually benign tumor. Presented clinically by upper GI bleeding and obstruction. Histopathologically Brunner gland Hamartoma characterized by lobular proliferation of Brunner gland associated with presence of other mature tissues. Although these tumors are benign it carries a minor risk of malignant transformation.
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Pantaleón Sánchez M, Pioche M, Figueiredo Ferreira M, Milashka Brihay M, Rivory J, Yzet C. Giant Brunner's gland hamartoma of the duodenal bulb removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection. Endoscopy 2022; 54:E1018-E1019. [PMID: 36002011 PMCID: PMC9736750 DOI: 10.1055/a-1893-5782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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Nguyen LC, Vu KT, Vo TTT, Trinh CH, Do TD, Pham NTV, Pham TV, Nguyen TT, Nguyen HC, Byeon JS. Brunner’s gland hyperplasia associated with lipomatous pseudohypertrophy of the pancreas presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:9670-9679. [PMID: 34877305 PMCID: PMC8610885 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Brunner’s gland hyperplasia (BGH) is a rare benign lesion of the duodenum. Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy (LiPH) of the pancreas is an extremely rare disease. Because each condition is rare, the probability of purely coincidental coexistence of both conditions is extremely low.
CASE SUMMARY We report a 26-year-old man presenting to our hospital with symptoms of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a huge pedunculated polypoid lesion in the duodenum with bleeding at the base of the lesion. Histopathological examination of the duodenal biopsy specimens showed BGH. Besides, abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed marked fat replacement over the entire pancreas, confirmed by histopathological evaluation on percutaneous pancreatic biopsies. Based on the radiological and histological findings, LiPH of the pancreas and BGH were diagnosed. The patient refused any surgical intervention. Therefore, he was managed with supportive treatment. The patient’s symptoms improved and there was no further bleeding.
CONCLUSION This is the first well-documented case showing the coexistence of LiPH of the pancreas and BGH.
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- Long Cong Nguyen
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Radiology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Radiology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Pathology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
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- Pathology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi 10000, Viet Nam
- Department of Human Pathology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, South Korea
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Zhu M, Li H, Wu Y, An Y, Wang Y, Ye C, Zhang D, Ma R, Wang X, Shao X, Guo X, Qi X. Brunner's Gland Hamartoma of the Duodenum: A Literature Review. Adv Ther 2021; 38:2779-2794. [PMID: 33914269 PMCID: PMC8189944 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-021-01750-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Brunner's gland hamartoma is a benign tumor of the duodenum, but has malignant potential with a very low risk of progression into adenocarcinoma. It is uncommon with a frequency of less than 1.0% among the primary tumors of the small intestine. In addition, its clinical manifestations are nonspecific, etiology remains unclear, and treatment strategy needs to be further refined. This literature review mainly discusses the epidemiology, clinical features, possible etiology and pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, malignant potential, treatment, and prognosis of Brunner's gland hamartoma.
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- Menghua Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
- Postgraduate College, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
- Postgraduate College, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
- Postgraduate College, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
- Postgraduate College, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (Formerly General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area), No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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McCafferty J, Tokhi A, Krishnamoorthy S, Pande G. Case report of Brunner's gland hyperplasia: A rare "mimic" of malignant pathology. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 81:105827. [PMID: 33887840 PMCID: PMC8041716 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare, benign lesion of the duodenum. The symptomology can range from asymptomatic (as an incidental finding on endoscopy) to gastrointestinal obstruction or haemorrhage. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 60-year-old man presenting with post-prandial vomiting and weight loss. Inpatient evaluation led to the likely diagnosis of a duodenal malignancy for which the patient underwent a laparotomy and proximal duodenectomy. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Brunner's gland hyperplasia is a rare, benign condition that can be overtreated due to the difficulty in obtaining an accurate pre-operative diagnosis. The literature has been reviewed to discuss the approach to diagnosis. CONCLUSION This case highlights the potential for Brunner's gland hyperplasia mimicking a malignancy.
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- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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- Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia
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Ortiz Requena D, Rojas C, Garcia-Buitrago M. Cytological diagnosis of Brunner's gland adenoma (hyperplasia): A diagnostic challenge. Diagn Cytopathol 2020; 49:E222-E225. [PMID: 33314802 DOI: 10.1002/dc.24680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Brunner's gland adenoma (hyperplasia) (BGA/H) is a benign gastrointestinal lesion, usually asymptomatic and frequently detected incidentally by endoscopy as a submucosal nodule. Most BGA/Hs are diagnosed by their typical cytological morphology and immunohistochemical features, characterized by monomorphic cells arranged as loosely clusters of epithelial cells with abundant, clear, and granular cytoplasm, eccentrically located nuclei, and immunoreactivity for MUC-6. The combination of the clinical and pathological features is essential for rendering a correct diagnosis. Herein, we report two cases of BGA/H, including their cytologic and histologic features, and a literature review of the clinicopathologic findings along with its differential diagnoses.
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- Domenika Ortiz Requena
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Healthcare System/Joe DiMaggio Children Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report and literature review. Arab J Gastroenterol 2020; 21:122-124. [PMID: 32327365 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajg.2020.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare benign tumour that arises from Brunner's glands in the duodenum. Lesions are usually incidentally discovered during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy. However, in some cases, they may present clinically with vague abdominal symptoms or bleeding. We present the case of a 54-year-old male who complained of progressive fatigue and intermittent melena for 3 months. Clinical examination findings were unremarkable. Routine blood tests showed microcytic hypochromic anaemia. Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy showed normal oesophageal and gastric mucosa as well as a pedunculated polyp on the anterior wall of the duodenal bulb. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) revealed a duodenal hyperechoic mass arising from the submucosal layer of the anterior wall of the duodenal bulb with central cystic degeneration. Both endoscopic- and EUS-guided biopsies were non-diagnostic. Endoscopic mucosal resection was performed after the patient provided consent. Histopathological examination revealed hyperplastic mucosal lobules containing Brunner's glands and smooth muscle cells; malignant cells or Helicobacter pylori infection were not evident. Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare lesion of the duodenum and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. EUS is helpful in the diagnosis and detection of the layer of origin. However, the final diagnosis is usually made after lesion removal.
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Post Breast Cancer Coaching Path: A Co-production Experience for Women. GENDER STUDIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HUMAN CAPITAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46874-3_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Mochizuki T, Fujikuni N, Nakadoi K, Nakahara M, Tanabe K, Yonehara S, Noriyuki T. Adenocarcinoma of the duodenum arising from Brunner's gland resected by partial duodenectomy: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2019; 5:179. [PMID: 31728658 PMCID: PMC6856237 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-019-0732-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Duodenal carcinoma originating in Brunner’s gland is rare. Herein, we report a case of duodenal carcinoma arising from Brunner’s gland in a 63-year-old man. Case presentation On diagnostic imaging, the lesion presented as a non-invasive carcinoma; the patient also had uncontrolled diabetes and liver cirrhosis. Hence, we decided to perform partial duodenectomy to reduce operative stress. Pathological examination revealed that the tumor consisted of tissue from Brunner’s gland. Additionally, the carcinoma cells were strongly positive for Mucin-6 protein, which is an epithelial marker of Brunner’s gland. The patient’s post-operative course was uneventful, and he has been well for 2 years after the surgery. Conclusions This a rare case of an adenocarcinoma arising from Brunner’s gland of the duodenum that was resected by duodenectomy.
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- Tetsuya Mochizuki
- Department of Surgery, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterological and Transplant Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Hussain I, Tan M, Veeraraghavan MA, Wang LM, Kwek AEB. Endosonographic Appearances of a Rare Duodenal Tumour, Brunner's Gland Hamartoma. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2019; 13:310-320. [PMID: 31427914 PMCID: PMC6696781 DOI: 10.1159/000501674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Brunner's gland hamartoma (BGH) is a rare sub-epithelial tumour of the duodenum, which may cause haemorrhagic or obstructive gastrointestinal symptoms. Their accurate histological diagnosis often remains elusive before resection. Although endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is considered an excellent modality to study lesions within the gastrointestinal wall, only a few reports have described endosonographic characteristics of BGHs. A reliable pre-resection diagnosis with EUS may not only allay fear of malignancy but may as well avert a major surgery for the patients. In this report, we present a rare case of a large BGH in a young female who presented with acute gastrointestinal bleeding. Here, the endosonographic features assuaged the concern for malignancy while aiding in complete and uneventful surgical resection of the tumour via a submucosal plane.
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- Ikram Hussain
- Department of Gastroenterology, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Pathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Brunner's Gland Hyperplasias and Hamartomas in Association with Helicobacter pylori. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 2019:6340565. [PMID: 31187029 PMCID: PMC6521441 DOI: 10.1155/2019/6340565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The proliferative lesions of the Brunner's glands (BGs) are hyperplasia and hamartomas, and they are usually asymptomatic and very rarely diagnosed. The aetiology of these lesions is not yet clear. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical presentations of patients with BG hyperplasia and hamartomas and to assess the pathological features of these lesions in association with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). METHODS Our retrospective study included patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy between 2010 and 2015. The hospital records of 18 patients diagnosed with hyperplasia or hamartoma of BG were reviewed for the clinical and pathological findings. Data from patients with BG lesion were compared with 37 patients who had nonspecific duodenitis as the control group. RESULTS Female/male ratio in our study sample was 1/1. The age range was between 16 and 85 years with a mean age of 48.61. BG hyperplasia and hamartomas were found in 72.22 and 27.78% of the patients, respectively. The rate of H. pylori in gastric mucosa was 43.2% in the control group and 66.7% in the BG lesion group. In the BG lesion group, the rate of H. pylori was higher. H. pylori was identified in 60% of BG hamartomas and in 69.2% of hyperplastic BGs. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that H. pylori may play an important role in the development of BG hyperplasia and hamartomas in association with chronic gastritis and duodenitis. This is probably due to chronic irritation.
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Pasetti A, Capoferro E, Querzoli G, Montanari R, Bocus P. En Bloc Endoscopic Resection of Large Pedunculated Brunner's Gland Hamartoma: A Case Report. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2018; 12:344-351. [PMID: 30022927 PMCID: PMC6047568 DOI: 10.1159/000490098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Brunner's gland hamartoma (BGH) is an uncommon benign tumor arising from alkaline-based mucin-secreting glands of the duodenum. These lesions are typically discovered incidentally during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or radiological diagnostics, even though they can eventually lead (in the case of increasing size) to obstructive or hemorrhagic symptoms. We report the case of a 67-year-old Caucasian man with two episodes of melena and epigastric pain during the last month. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a large pedunculated and eroded polyp inside the antrum with a 2-cm-long stalk arising from the anterior wall of the duodenal bulb. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed a submucosal lesion with homogeneous hyperechoic parietal thickening and some central gaps. The muscularis was undamaged. No lymphadenopathy was observed. We performed an en bloc endoscopic resection of the polyp. The size of the whole piece was approximately 6 × 3 × 2 cm, pseudocapsulated and tough in consistency. In the case presented, the en bloc endoscopic removal was successful despite the size of the tumor.
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- Annalisa Pasetti
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital of Negrar, Negrar, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital of Negrar, Negrar, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital of Negrar, Negrar, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital of Negrar, Negrar, Italy
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