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Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) effectively identifies lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer. Specific features like hypoechoic structure and size >10mm significantly improve accuracy in predicting malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate staging of esophageal carcinoma is crucial for treatment planning.
  • Lymph node metastasis significantly impacts patient prognosis and therapeutic strategies.
  • Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a key modality for locoregional staging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic performance of endosonographic features for lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer.
  • To identify specific EUS criteria predictive of malignant lymph node involvement.
  • To assess the impact of systematic EUS assessment on staging accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective evaluation of 100 esophageal carcinoma patients undergoing preoperative EUS.
  • Assessment of lymph nodes based on size, shape, border demarcation, and central echo pattern.

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  • Correlation of EUS findings with pathological staging of T and N categories.

    • Main Results:

    • EUS demonstrated high sensitivity (89.1%) and specificity (91.7%) for detecting lymph node metastasis using stringent criteria.
    • Specific features predictive of malignancy included hypoechoic structure, sharply demarcated borders, rounded contour, and size >10 mm.
    • Combining these features achieved 100% accuracy in predicting malignant lymph node involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic EUS approach incorporating specific features significantly enhances the accuracy of lymph node staging in esophageal cancer.
    • EUS is a valuable tool for preoperative assessment, guiding treatment decisions.
    • Further refinement of EUS criteria can optimize the management of esophageal carcinoma.