Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 171-173 , September 2010

Brunner’s gland hyperplasia presenting with melena: A case report

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PII: S1687-1979(10)00092-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2010.07.010

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 171-173 , September 2010

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