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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 16, 2012; 4(10): 462-471
Published online Oct 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i10.462
Table 3 Confocal endomicroscopy and endocytoscopy findings of colonic architecture[33,34,36]
FeatureNormalMalignant
Vessel ArchitectureHexagonal, honeycomb appearance of capillariesDistorted, dilated capillaries with increased leakage
Capillaries surround the stroma, which encircle the crypt openingsIrregular arrangement with no specific relationship to adjacent tissue
CryptsRegular luminal openings and distributionHeterogeneous distribution with irregular layer epithelial cells
Crypts covered by uniform layer of epithelial cells (including Goblet cells)Loss of crypts and goblet cells
SensitivityECS: 79%-91%[6,35]
CEM: 91%[37]
SpecificityECS: 90%-100%[6,35]
CEM: 76%[37]