| Theme | Managements of Submucosal Tumors (SMT) in the Gastrointestinal Tract | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Clinical Features of Frequent Colorectal Submucosal Tumor | |
| Publish Date | 2018/11 | |
| Author | Mitsuaki Ishioka | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital |
| Author | Daisuke Ide | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital |
| Author | Akiko Chino | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital |
| Author | Shoichi Saito | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital |
| Author | Masahiro Igarashi | Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Colorectal submucosal tumor (SMT) is relatively rare. The prevalence is approximately 3-5 %, but various diseases are included, such as non-epithelial mesenchymal tumors and, in a wide sense, epithelial neoplasm or non-tumor that shows submucosal tumor-like appearance. We outlined the colorectal SMT that is frequently found in routine colonoscopy: lipoma, lymphangioma, intestinal endometriosis, lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumor (carcinoid tumor), malignant melanoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). To determine the appropriate treatment for these diseases, a thorough understanding of the clinical features and imaging findings is required. | |