Brunner’s gland cyst: rare differential diagnosis of dyspeptic symptoms

abstract A 60-year-old woman was under investigation of dyspeptic symptoms. The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a cystic subepithelial lesion in the second portion of the duodenum, measuring 8 mm in its longest diameter. The biopsy showed dilated Brunner’s gland lobular ducts with scattered...

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Published in:	Jornal brasileiro de patologia e medicina laboratorial Vol. 56
Main Authors:	Ivano, Flávio H., Ivano, Victor K., Miyashiro, Larissa, Sakamoto, Danielle G., Sobral, Ana C. L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2020
Subjects:	Brunner glands duodenal diseases duodenum MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY glándulas duodenales duodeno duodenopatias Brunner glands glândula de Brunner duodenal diseases enfermedades duodenales duodenum
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Summary:	abstract A 60-year-old woman was under investigation of dyspeptic symptoms. The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a cystic subepithelial lesion in the second portion of the duodenum, measuring 8 mm in its longest diameter. The biopsy showed dilated Brunner’s gland lobular ducts with scattered stromal elements, what characterized a Brunner’s gland cyst. Brunner’s gland cyst should be included in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), malabsorption syndrome, anemia, among others. The correct nomenclature is important to facilitate research for articles specifically related to each duodenal cystic lesions and better understanding of these diseases, as some may have malignant potential.
ISSN:	1676-2444 1678-4774 1678-4774
DOI:	10.5935/1676-2444.20200051