Abstract
Heterotopic mesenteric ossification is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of heterotopic mesenteric ossification in a 60-year-old man who underwent a Hartmann procedure with ileostomy for treatment of diverticulitis spanning the descending and sigmoid colon about 2 months ago. Imaging studies of the abdomen, including roentgenography, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) revealed diffuse curvilinear high densities with mature trabecular texture dispersing within the mesentery. The patient underwent a laparotomy with partial resection of the lesions. Heterotopic mesenteric ossification was diagnosed by pathologic examination. The characteristic imaging features of this rare entity were discussed and literature was reviewed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 55-58 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Radiology |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Heterotopic ossification
- Mesentery, CT
- Mesentery, disease
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging