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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2024; 16(5): 232-236
Published online May 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i5.232
Published online May 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i5.232
Beyond boundaries: Feasibility of curved linear array echoendoscope in appendiceal neoplasm detection
Gehad Daba, Ahmed Altonbary, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mansoura Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
Author contributions: Daba G performed the research and wrote the manuscript; Altonbary A revised and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ahmed Altonbary, FRCP, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mansoura Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt. a.tonbary@gmail.com
Received: December 29, 2023
Revised: April 10, 2024
Accepted: April 30, 2024
Published online: May 16, 2024
Processing time: 136 Days and 9.4 Hours
Revised: April 10, 2024
Accepted: April 30, 2024
Published online: May 16, 2024
Processing time: 136 Days and 9.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Despite their rarity, appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs) must be considered and excluded during colonoscopy due to their hazardous complications and malignant potential. Endoscopic ultrasound of the colon to detect AMNs has been challenging due to its limits to the distal colon only. New forward-view echoendoscopes as well as conventional curved linear array echoendoscopes can be utilized for management of these lesions.