Table 2.
Results of endoscopy and EUS in 31 patients with GCT
| Endoscopic characteristics | n = 31 | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ||
| Upper | 4 | 12.9 |
| Mid | 11 | 35.5 |
| Distal | 13 | 41.9 |
| More than one lesion | 1 | 3.2 |
| Not available | 2 | 6.5 |
| Maximum diameter in single patient | ||
| < 10 mm | 19 | 61.3 |
| 10-20 mm | 9 | 29.0 |
| > 20 mm | 1 | 3.2 |
| Not available | 2 | 6.5 |
| Wall layers estimated by EUS* | ||
| Submucosa based | 3 | 60 |
| Muscular propria connected | 2 | 40 |
| Therapeutic management | ||
| EMR | 12 | 38.7 |
| ESD | 17 | 54.8 |
| Surgical resection | 0 | 0 |
| Not available | 2 | 6.5 |
*
For the 5 cases in which endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) images were available for review.