Demarcated redness associated with increased vascular density/size: a useful marker of flat-type dysplasia in patients with ulcerative colitis

Conclusions Demarcated red-colored areas, histologically characterized by an increased vascular density/size in the mucosa, are an endoscopic sign of formerly invisible flat-type dysplasia in patients with UC and should be considered for targeted biopsy. Prospective studies focusing on the mucosal color change for their early detection would be desirable in the future. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - April 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ikebata, Akiyoshi Shimoda, Masayuki Okabayashi, Koji Uraoka, Toshio Maehata, Tadateru Sugimoto, Shinya Mutaguchi, Makoto Naganuma, Makoto Kameyama, Kaori Yahagi, Naohisa Kanai, Takanori Kitagawa, Yuko Kanai, Yae Iwao, Yasushi Tags: Original article Source Type: research