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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2024; 16(8): 494-499
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i8.494
Heterotopic mesenteric ossification caused by trauma: A case report
Bi-Fang Zhang, Jiang Liu, Shuai Zhang, Ling Chen, Jia-Zheng Lu, Ming-Qing Zhang
Bi-Fang Zhang, Jiang Liu, Shuai Zhang, Ling Chen, Jia-Zheng Lu, Ming-Qing Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, The 909th Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China
Co-first authors: Bi-Fang Zhang and Jiang Liu.
Author contributions: Zhang BF and Liu J were responsible for data collation and writing of the actual manuscript; Zhang S and Chen L were responsible for manuscript editing; Lu JZ and Zhang MQ contributed to conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, China No. 2021J01545; Natural Science Foundation of Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China No. ZZ2021J25.
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Corresponding author: Ming-Qing Zhang, Doctor, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, The 909th Hospital, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, No. 269 Zhanghua Middle Road, Zhangzhou 363000, Fujian Province, China. zmqing8084@sina.com
Received: May 26, 2024
Revised: July 2, 2024
Accepted: July 10, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Due to the rarity of heterotopic mesenteric ossification (HMO), diagnosing this condition challenging. We report the case of a 34-year-old male who presented with left lower quadrant abdominal pain following left lower quadrant abdominal trauma, subsequently underwent laparoscopic resection for suspected bowel injury, and was ultimately diagnosed with HMO. We believe that although diagnosing HMO is challenging, the disease should be considered in patients with a history of trauma or surgery and corresponding imaging findings.