Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2023; 15(12): 2799-2808
Published online Dec 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i12.2799
Table 2 Endoscopic ultrasound features of gastric ectopic pancreas (mean ± SD)
PatientsN (%)
Size (cm)1.55 ± 0.70
Origin hierarchy
    Mucosal layer1 (2.04)
    Submucosa42 (85.71)
    Muscularis propria6 (12.25)
Tumor location
    Gastric body7 (14.29)
    Gastric angle3 (6.12)
    Gastric antrum39 (79.59)
Echogenicity
    Homogeneous22 (44.90)
    Heterogenous27 (55.10)
Echogenicity
    Hypoechoic35 (71.43)
    Hyperechoic14 (28.57)
Margin
    Indistinct22 (44.90)
    Distinct27 (55.10)
Anechoic duct-like structure
    Absent20 (40.82)
    Present29 (59.18)
Umbilication/dimpling
    Absent20 (40.82)
    Present29 (59.18)