1.First Characterization with Ultrasound Contrast Agent of a Fibrovascular Polyp Before Its Endoscopic Resection: A Case Report (with Videos)
Nicolas WILLIET ; Radwan KASSIR ; Francois CASTEILLO ; Violaine YVOREL ; Cyril HABOUGIT ; Xavier ROBLIN ; Jean Marc PHELIP
Clinical Endoscopy 2019;52(2):186-190
We described for the first time the contrast enhancement of a giant fibrovascular esophageal polyp using ultrasound contrast agent, Sonovue® (Bracco, Milan, Italy) during echoendoscopy. Fine Doppler was unsuccessful in showing vascularization due to the mobile characteristic of the tumor. In contrast, via Sonovue®, tissue microcirculation was highlighted inside the entire head of the polyp, leading to better appreciate the risk of bleeding related to its resection. In a second part, we showed the feasibility of classic polypectomy for this giant polyp (5×5 cm) without complication and results of control endoscopy at 3 months. The present case is summarized in a video.
Endoscopy
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Head
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Hemorrhage
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Microcirculation
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Polyps
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Ultrasonography