The pathological expressions of Brunners gland hyperplasia into adenoma and hamartoma.
The terms Brunners 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 Brunners gland lesions will increase the possibility of their accurate diagnosis.
Al-Hilli
Fayek A
FA
Department of Pathology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.
Malik
Ashok K
AK
George
Sarah M
SM
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002011:Brunner Glands / Q000473:pathology; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged