Common Gastric Subepithelial Tumors in Koreans

Gastric subepithelial tumors (SETs) are often discovered incidentally and usually benign. Their location complicates accurate diagnosis; however, most lesions can be differentiated using either endoscopy or endoscopic ultrasonography. SETs location, color, surface change, size, consistency, movability evaluated during endoscopy. Endoscopic ultrasound assesses their originating layer, echogenicity, homogeneity. Common gastric in Koreans include ectopic pancreas, lipoma, leiomyoma, other benign lesions, neuroendocrine tumors, gastrointestinal stromal with malignant potential. Furthermore, extraluminal compression by normal organs as well may have a similar appearance to SET. Understanding the characteristics of common reduce rate unnecessary examinations excessive treatment. In this article, these reviewed through various images that Korean population.