Giant Brunner’s gland hamartoma of the duodenal bulb removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection

Abstract

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Combined laparoscopic–endoscopic resection of a bleeding giant duodenal Brunner’s gland hamartoma

“…In symptomatic patients, endoscopy represents the firstline treatment; however, there are many technical challenges that can limit endoscopic removal, including the size and location of the lesion. Therefore, surgery may be required for complex cases [2,3]. We present the case of a heathy 41-yearold woman who presented with melena.…”