Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis

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Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is not actually a submucosal tumor, but the endoscopic features resemble those of a submucosal tumor. Endoscopic ultrasound shows an echogenic spot with a comet-tail artifact in the submucosal layer, which represents the air bubble (Fig. 19.12). 

Fig. 19.12. Endosonographic feature of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. A strong echo (asterisk) with a comet-tail echo is demonstrated in the submucosal layer of the colon wall...

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