LARGE BRUNNER GLAND HAMARTOMA SIMULATING A PANCREATIC MASS WITH OBSTRUCTION AND BLEEDING

Authors
REISNER RM NAVA HR
Citation
Rm. Reisner et Hr. Nava, LARGE BRUNNER GLAND HAMARTOMA SIMULATING A PANCREATIC MASS WITH OBSTRUCTION AND BLEEDING, Surgical endoscopy, 10(3), 1996, pp. 341-343
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Surgical endoscopy → ACNP
ISSN journal
09302794
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
341 - 343
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-2794(1996)10:3<341:LBGHSA>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Brunner's gland hamartomas can present as a mass lesion causing obstru ction but are also an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleedin g. These tumors may not be accurately identified on radiographic study . Endoscopic examination may be used for diagnostic purposes and may a lso have therapeutic benefits, Endoscopy can complement surgical inter vention, when necessary, for the proper treatment of these lesions.