Subepithelial Lesions of GI Tract and Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound

Subepithelial lesions have increasingly become more common with the advent of increase emphasis on quality of endoscopy and improvement with equipment. There are various types of subepithelial lesions and differentiation utilising endoscopic ultrasound is important which enables reaching a diagnosis. Risk stratification and follow up plans is also possible once a patient has an endoscopic ultrasound examination.

Keywords: Endoscopic ultrasound; subepithelial lesions; submucosal lesions; gastrointestinaltract.