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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2023; 15(9): 2012-2020
Published online Sep 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i9.2012
Published online Sep 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i9.2012
Value of enhanced computed tomography in differentiating small mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal from smooth muscle tumours
Wen-Jun Nie, Mo Hua, Department of Radiology, Changzhou Geriatric Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 7 People’s Hospital Radiology Department, Changzhou 213011, Jiangsu Province, China
Zhao Jing, Medical Area, Eastern Theater General Hospital, Qinhuai District Medical Area, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Nie WJ and Hua M contributed equally to this work; Hua M designed the study; Zhao J contributed to the analysis of the manuscript; Nie WJ and Hua M were involved in the data and writing of this article; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the (Changzhou Geriatric Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 7 People’s Hospital Radiology Department) Institutional Review Board.
Informed consent statement: All study participants and their legal guardians provide informed written consent before the study recruitment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Mo Hua, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Radiology, Changzhou Geriatric Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changzhou No. 7 People’s Hospital Radi
Received: June 30, 2023
Peer-review started: June 30, 2023
First decision: July 18, 2023
Revised: July 24, 2023
Accepted: August 4, 2023
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Published online: September 27, 2023
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Peer-review started: June 30, 2023
First decision: July 18, 2023
Revised: July 24, 2023
Accepted: August 4, 2023
Article in press: August 4, 2023
Published online: September 27, 2023
Processing time: 84 Days and 3.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Endoscopic ultrasound can accurately localise the lesion characteristics, and there are significant differences in the echogenic characteristics of intragastric mesenchymal tumours and smooth muscle tumours. In view of the fact that early metastases can occur in gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumours of less than 2 cm in diameter, endoscopic resection is recommended for the definitive diagnosis and simultaneous treatment or closer follow-up of intrinsic mesenchymal tumours with a clear echogenic border and less than 2 cm in diameter.