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Final diagnosis of gastrointestinal subepithelial lesions
| Lesion | n (%) | Correct diagnosis by EUS-FNB, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant | ||
| GISTs | 35 (70) | 33 (66) |
| Metastasis (breast cancer) | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Leiomyosarcoma | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Carcinoid | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| SEL-like adenocarcinoma | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
| Benign | ||
| Leiomyomas | 5 (10) | 3 (6) |
| Schwannomas | 4 (8) | 4 (8) |
| Lipomas | 2 (4) | 1 (2) |
EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound, FNB: Fine-needle biopsy, SEL: Subepithelial lesions, GISTs: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
