Clinical Study

Usefulness of Background Coloration in Detection of Esophago-Pharyngeal Lesions Using NBI Magnification

Figure 2

(a) Positive for background coloration (left panel). Color of the space between each dilated IPCL is brownish compared to normal IPCL area, as pointed out in schema (right image). (b) Endoscopic resection was carried out. Pathological result was T1a-LPM squamous cell carcinoma (squamous cell carcinoma, moderately differentiated type, pT1a-LPM, INFb, ly0, v0, pHM0, pVM0).
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