Diffuse nodular hyperplasia of Brunner's gland presenting as upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage

Singapore Med J. 2008 Jan;49(1):81-3.

Abstract

Brunner's gland adenoma is a very unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report a 16-year-old boy who presented with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage from diffuse nodular hyperplasia of Brunner's gland without involvement of the first part of the duodenum. The patient was managed conservatively during his hospital stay, and was doing well without any recurrence after nine months of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Barium / pharmacology
  • Brunner Glands / pathology*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Duodenum / pathology
  • Endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia / pathology*
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium