Brunner's gland adenoma of duodenum: report of two cases

Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2015 Jun 1;8(6):7565-9. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare tumor of the duodenum and might also be an unusual cause of gastrointestinal bleeding or obstruction. The pathogenesis of Brunner gland hamartoma of the duodenum is unknown. We report two cases of Brunner's gland adenoma. Surgical resection was carried out because the tumor size was big in both cases and one accompanied with bleeding. Pathological examination revealed submucosal nodular hyperplasia of the Brunner's glands.

Keywords: Brunner’s gland; adenoma; duodenum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / complications
  • Adenoma / pathology*
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Brunner Glands / pathology*
  • Brunner Glands / surgery
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / complications
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Duodenoscopy
  • Endosonography
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tumor Burden