Endoscopic resection of a large Brunner's gland adenoma

Neth J Med. 2002 Jul;60(6):253-5.

Abstract

Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare benign tumour of the duodenum. Less than 150 cases have been reported in English literature. We report a 73-year-old woman presenting with upper gastrointestinal obstructive symptoms and melena. Duodenoscopy revealed a large pedunculated tumour in the bulbus duodeni. Endoscopic snare polypectomy was successfully performed. Histological examination revealed a Brunner's gland adenoma. The literature on Brunner's gland adenoma is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / surgery*
  • Aged
  • Brunner Glands*
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Endoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans