Table 2.
Category | Cambridge method | Bethesda protocol |
---|---|---|
| ||
Endoscopy procedures, number (%) | 26 (19) | 109 (81) |
Median endoscopy time, min (range) | 57 (41–79) | 41 (27–101) |
Mucosal findings, per procedure Any focal abnormality (%) |
22 (85) | 84 (77) |
Nodular appearance | 4 | 13 |
Polyps | 7 | 27 |
Inflammation | 4 | 48 |
Pale area | 1 | 0 |
Ulceration | 0 | 6 |
Biopsy positive for signet ring cells, no. (%) | 4 (15) | 40 (37) |
Signet ring cell location Fundus |
4 | 44 |
Body | 0 | 10 |
Incisura | 0 | 5 |