Hemoclip-assisted polypectomy of large duodenal Brunner's gland hamartoma

Dig Dis Sci. 2006 Sep;51(9):1670-2. doi: 10.1007/s10620-005-9039-3. Epub 2006 Aug 22.

Abstract

Brunner's gland hamartoma, also known as Brunneroma or Brunner's gland adenoma, is a rare tumor of the duodenum and an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. In symptomatic patients, treatment requires either surgical resection or endoscopic polypectomy. We report a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a pedunculated Brunner's gland hamartoma in the duodenal bulb. A new technique using hemoclip-assisted polypectomy is described to remove a large pedunculated Brunner's gland hamartoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brunner Glands / pathology
  • Brunner Glands / surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery*
  • Duodenoscopy
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / surgery*
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic / instrumentation
  • Humans