Hamartomatous polyps of Brunner's gland. Presentation of 2 cases. Review of the literature
De Angelis, G.; Villanacci, V.; Lovotti, D.; Gianni, E.; Mazzi, A.; Buonocore, M.; Tiberi, M.; Maucci, A.
Minerva Chirurgica 44(13-14): 1761-1766
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 2682368 Document Number: 4193
Two uncommon cases of Brunner gland hyperplasia are reported. Both presented clinical symptoms simulating gastrointestinal disease caused by hyperacidity. In conjunction with clinical statistics, diagnosis based on aetiology was only formulated after a double-contrast radiological exam of the g-i tract. After treatment with antiacid and antisecretory drugs, remission of the clinical symptoms was obtained, and regression of the hamartomatous polypoid duodenal neoformation, thus confirming the hypothesis which states that hyperacidic gastric secretion is the main cause of Brunner gland hyperplasia.
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