Abstract Rationale: Gastrointestinal bleeding as the first sign of Brunner's gland adenoma (BGA) is an extremely rare, and its clinical features and treatment methods have not been well described. Patient… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Rationale: Gastrointestinal bleeding as the first sign of Brunner's gland adenoma (BGA) is an extremely rare, and its clinical features and treatment methods have not been well described. Patient concerns: We described a 81-year-old female patient with coronary artery disease and chronic atrial fibrillation presenting with presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding requiring blood transfusion. Diagnoses: The diagnosis of our case mainly refered to radiologic imaging and endoscopic examination. Histological result was compatible with BGA. Interventions: This mass lesion (6 × 7 cm diameter) was successfully totally removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for more than three hours. Outcomes: The patient was followed up for 6 months to date without recurrence. Lessons: Endoscopic removal is considered as a safe and low-risk treatment for elderly patients with severe underlying diseases presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding.
               
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