Korean J Helicobacter Up Gastrointest Res.  2024 Jun;24(2):182-186. 10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0014.

A Rare Case of Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma Arising on Duodenal Brunner’s Gland Hyperplasia Successfully Treated Via Endoscopic Resection

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
  • 2Department of Pathology, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea

Abstract

Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare tumor that most commonly occurs in the stomach. Duodenal SRCCs are extremely uncommon and account for approximately 1% of duodenal adenocarcinomas. Although Brunner’s gland hyperplasia (BGH) is a benign duodenal condition, studies have reported several cases of adenocarcinoma originating in an area of BGH. We report a rare case of early-stage SRCC originating in an area of BGH that was successfully treated using endoscopic mucosal resection. Based on the mucin phenotype observed in this case, it is reasonable to conclude that SRCC originated from gastric metaplasia in the area of BGH. Although BGH is a benign condition, careful evaluation is warranted for early detection of combined neoplasms.

Keyword

Duodenum; Brunner’s gland; Carcinoma, Signet ring cell; Endoscopic mucosal resection
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