The pathological expressions of Brunners gland hyperplasia into adenoma and hamartoma

Al-Hilli, F.A.; Malik, A.K.; George, S.M.

Saudi Medical Journal 24(11): 1256-1260

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284
PMID: 14647566
Document Number: 565759
The terms Brunner's gland adenoma and hamartoma are 2 pathological expressions of hyperplasia of these glands. We report 3 patients and review the recent literature to support our hypothesis of common pathology. Awareness of the existence and character of Brunner's gland lesions will increase the possibility of their accurate diagnosis.

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