Duodenal intussusception of Brunner's gland adenoma mimicking a pancreatic tumour.
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چکیده
Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare benign tumour of the duodenum. It is usually asymptomatic but may occasionally present with gastrointestinal haemorrhage and obstruction. We report a 40-year old lady, presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and was found to have prolapsed and intussuscepted Brunner's gland adenoma of the duodenum, which mimicked the appearance of a tumour in the head of pancreas.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 65 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010