Heterotropic mesenteric ossification: a case report (2004:10b)

Heterotropic mesenteric ossification is a rare entity. Only a few cases have been described in the literature. We report a case of heterotropic mesenteric ossification in a patient who underwent several laparotomies, after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. We discuss the radiographic findings...

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Published in:	European radiology Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 195 - 197
Main Authors:	Tonino, B A R, van der Meulen, H G W M, Kuijpers, K C, Mallens, W M C, van Gils, A P G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-2005
Subjects:	Adult Diagnosis, Differential Humans Male Mesentery Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Wounds, Gunshot - complications
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Summary:	Heterotropic mesenteric ossification is a rare entity. Only a few cases have been described in the literature. We report a case of heterotropic mesenteric ossification in a patient who underwent several laparotomies, after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. We discuss the radiographic findings of this disease that can easily be misdiagnosed, and review the literature.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-3 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 ObjectType-Feature-5 ObjectType-Report-2 ObjectType-Article-4
ISSN:	0938-7994