Abstract
Subepithelial lesions are frequently discovered during routine endoscopic examinations. These lesions represent a wide spectrum of heterogeneous benign to malignant conditions. Most of these lesions are asymptomatic. There is no consensus regarding how to manage these lesions. Over the last 2 decades, the approach to these lesions has significantly improved owing to the introduction of endoscopic ultrasonography, fine-needle aspiration, immunohistochemical staining methods, and different treatment options. This article discusses the nature of subepithelial lesions, focusing on the most recent developments that use endoscopic ultrasonography to diagnose and manage these lesions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 187-205 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- Endoscopic ultrasonography
- Fine-needle aspiration
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- Leiomyoma
- Lipoma
- Subepithelial tumors
- Submucosal lesions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology