Uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding

30 mm duodenal polyp (brunnerian adenoma). Endoscopic treatment

Authors

  • Alvaro Piazze
  • Miny Bak
  • Carlos Mescia
  • Victor Laxalt

Keywords:

hemorrhage, adenoma, polyps, duodenum

Abstract

The authors present a case of upper digestive hemorrhage whose etiology was finally determined to be a voluminous Brunner's adenoma in the firs portion of the duodenum which was successfuly treated by means of endoscopical polypectomy. Authors emphasize the infrequency of this pathology. Endoscopical biopsies can be insufficient far definitive histological diagnosis.

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Published

1997-04-20

How to Cite

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Piazze A, Bak M, Mescia C, Laxalt V. Uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding: 30 mm duodenal polyp (brunnerian adenoma). Endoscopic treatment. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1997 Apr. 20 [cited 2024 May 20];67(2):94-6. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/4437

Issue

Vol. 67 No. 2 (1997): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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