Table 3 Comparison of tumor size according to the location and origin of the tumor
From: Endoscopic submucosal dissection of esophageal granular cell tumor
Classification | Number | Sizea(mean ± deviation) mm | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Location in the esophagus | Distal part (>32 cm) | 8 | 12.8 ± 8.1 | 0.699 |
Proximal part (≤32 cm) | 6 | 11.2 ± 6.8 | ||
Depth of the tumor origin | Submucosal layer | 8 | 15.5 ± 7.6 | 0.027 |
Muscularis mucosa layer | 6 | 34.2 ± 7.4 | ||
Total | 14 | 12.1 ± 7.3 | ||