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Large Brunner's gland hamartoma simulating a pancreatic mass with obstruction and bleeding

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Brunner's gland hamartomas can present as a mass lesion causing obstruction but are also an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. These tumors may not be accurately identified on radiographic study. Endoscopic examination may be used for diagnostic purposes and may also have therapeutic benefits. Endoscopy can complement surgical intervention, when necessary, for the proper treatment of these lesions.

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  1. Department of Surgery, SUNY Buffalo, 564 Franklin Street, 14202, Buffalo, NY, USA

    R. M. Reisner & H. R. Nava

  2. Department of Surgical Oncology and Endoscopy, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, 14263-0001, Buffalo, NY, USA

    R. M. Reisner & H. R. Nava

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Reisner, R.M., Nava, H.R. Large Brunner's gland hamartoma simulating a pancreatic mass with obstruction and bleeding. Surg Endosc 10, 341–343 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00187387

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