Misdiagnosis of hemangioma of left triangular ligament of the liver as gastric submucosal stromal tumor: Two case reports.

Background: Extragastric lesions are typically not misdiagnosed as gastric submucosal tumor (SMT). However, we encountered two rare cases where extrinsic lesions were misdiagnosed as gastric SMTs.

Case Summary: We describe two cases of gastric SMT-like protrusions initially misdiagnosed as gastric SMTs by the abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided lauromacrogol injection for treatment of colorectal cavernous hemangioma: Two case reports.

Background: Colorectal cavernous hemangioma is a rare vascular malformation resulting in recurrent lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and can be misinterpreted as colitis. Surgical resection is currently the mainstay of treatment, with an emphasis on sphincter preservation.

Case Summary: We present details of two young patients with a history of persistent hematochezia diagnosed with colorectal cavernous hemangioma by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

Gastric metastasis presenting as submucosa tumors from renal cell carcinoma: A case report.

Background: Gastric metastasis from renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is an extremely rare clinical entity. Due to an easily neglected RCC history, nonspecific symptoms and under-recognized endoscopic presentation may lead to a potential diagnostic pitfall in daily clinical practice.

Case Summary: We present a case of metastatic gastric tumors arising from RCC 5 years after radical nephrectomy.

Effectiveness of mesalazine to treat irritable bowel syndrome: A meta-analysis.

Aim: Accumulating evidence has explored the effect of mesalazine on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, these studies remain inconsistent. Thus, a meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the role of mesalazine on IBS.

Large heterotopic gastric mucosa and a concomitant diverticulum in the rectum: Clinical experience and endoscopic management.

Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) in the rectum is an extremely rare clinical entity which may be missed or misdiagnosed due to a lack of knowledge. In the present study, a 14-year-old girl visited our hospital due to a 5-year history of repeated hematochezia. Colonoscopy showed a solitary superficial depressed lesion approximately 5 cm in size and a concomitant 1.

A spontaneous hematoma arising within an intrapancreatic accessory spleen: A case report and literature review.

Rational: Hematoma arising within an intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) is an extremely rare pathological entity.

Patient Concern: We present the case of a 39-year-old man with acute abdominal pain.

Diagnoses: The patient was initially diagnosed as pancreatic cystic neoplasm according to CT and MRI imaging.

Double-balloon enteroscopy in small bowel diseases: Eight years single-center experience in China.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic value of double-balloon entoroscopy (DBE) in small bowel diseases (SBDs) in China.A retrospective review of 674 consecutive patients who underwent DBE between January 2007 and November 2015 was conducted. Patients were divided into 3 groups by age, young group (<45 years), middle-aged group (45-65 years), and elderly group (>65 years).

A case-control study: Association between serum neuregulin 4 level and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a great health burden. Neuregulin 4 (Nrg4) is a recently identified secret factor that may be associated with NAFLD.

Aim: To investigate the association between serum Nrg4 level and NAFLD by conducting a case-control study.

Serum periostin is a potential biomarker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case-control study.

Recent animal studies support close associations of Periostin with hepatosteatosis and steatohepatitis. This study is to evaluate the role of serum periostin in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A hospital-based age-/sex-matched case-control study was conducted.

Screening for pancreatic cancer in familial high-risk individuals: A systematic review.

Aim: To analyze the benefits and harms of pancreatic cancer screening in familial high-risk individuals (HRIs).

Methods: Studies were identified by searching PubMed, EBSCO, ClinicalTrials.gov and the Cochrane database from database inception to June 2014.

Lipotoxic effect of p21 on free fatty acid-induced steatosis in L02 cells.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly regarded as a hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome. Though with high prevalence, the mechanism is poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the effects of p21 on free fatty acid (FFA)-induced steatosis in L02 cells.