Locally invasive gastric cancer. Investigation of choice to know depth of cancer invasion: (A) CECT, (B) MRI, (C) Barium, (D) EUS
Answer is D. EUS is useful to detect the involvement of layers of the stomach, nodal status and to define whether the tumour is early or advanced. All 5 layers are visualised as alternate hypo - hyperechogenic areas Reference SRB edition :5 page : 851