Brunner’s gland hamartoma- A rare cause of upper gastro-intestinal bleed: report of two cases emphasising pathogenesis

  • Rakesh Kumar Gupta G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
  • Ravindra Kumar Saran G B PANT INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, NEW DELHI
  • Shivakumar Varakanahalli G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
  • Amarender Singh Puri G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
Keywords: Brunner’s gland, Hamartoma, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal

Abstract

Brunner’s gland hamartoma (BGH) is a rare benign tumor of duodenum and mostly presents as an incidental finding. However, large lesions may cause obstructive symptoms and bleeding. Herein, we report two cases of BGH, one   with upper gastro-intestinal bleed and other with recurrent vomiting which were managed successfully by endoscopic resection.

Author Biographies

Rakesh Kumar Gupta, G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
Senior resident, Department of Pathology
Ravindra Kumar Saran, G B PANT INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, NEW DELHI
ProfessorDepartment of Pathology
Shivakumar Varakanahalli, G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
DM fellow, Department of Gastroenterology
Amarender Singh Puri, G B Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi
Professor, Department of Gastroenterology

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Published
03-10-2016
Issue
Vol 3 No 4 (2016)
Section
Case Report

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