The value of miniature probe endoscopic ultrasonography in diagnosis of submucosal tumor of upper digestive tract
- VernacularTitle:微型探头内镜超声对上消化道黏膜下肿物的诊断价值
- Author:
Shu LI
;
Yulong YANG
;
Wentian LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Miniature probe endoscopic ultrasonography Submucosal tumor Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate miniature probe endoscopic ultrasonography (mEUS) in diagnosis of submucosal tumor (SMT) of upper digestive tract.Methods We observed 91 patients with SMT,and mEUS was performed to assess the lesions arised from the specific layer of the wall.Results Among all cases,leiomyoma was the most common,57 cases,found in esophagus more than in stomach;14 of cysts,9 of vascular lesions,5 of lipoma,and 2 cases of malignant stromal tumors.Malignant lesions and part of benign lesions were confirmed by histological examination.Conclusion mEUS is a simple,safe and effective method for SMT,and it can be clue to the location and nature of SMT.
