Table 1. Kodama’s classification.
Kodama’s types | Description |
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Small mucosal | |
Mucosal (M) | Intramucosal EGCs measuring less than 4 cm |
Submucosal (SM) | Intramucosal EGCs minimally invading submucosa measuring less than 4 cm |
Super mucosal | |
Mucosal (M) | Intramucosal EGCs measuring more than 4 cm |
Submucosal (SM) | Intramucosal EGCs minimally invading submucosa measuring more than 4 cm |
Pen (penetrating) | |
A | EGCs massively invading submucosa with nodular pattern measuring less than 4 cm |
B | EGCs massively invading submucosa with saw teeth pattern measuring less than 4 cm |
Mixed | Penetrating types (A or B) measuring more than 4 cm |
EGC, early gastric cancer.