Hogan NM, Caffrey E, Curran S, Sheehan M, Joyce MR. Heterotopic ossification of the abdominal wall.
Int J Surg Case Rep 2012;
3:489-91. [PMID:
22858788 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.06.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Heterotopic ossification is a rare, benign condition which occurs when bone develops in tissues that do not normally ossify.
PRESENTATION OF CASE
We herein report the case of a 73-year-old gentleman who underwent a laparotomy for a large splenic flexure tumour considered unresectable at initial intervention. Following delivery of chemotherapy, he was referred for a second opinion and the tumour with adjacent structures was removed at a subsequent laparotomy. A segment of abnormal hard tissue present in the abdominal wall was also excised. Histopathology revealed metaplastic bone deposition.
DISCUSSION
Heterotopic ossification may occur at various sites and is a recognised but exceedingly infrequent sequela of abdominal surgery.
CONCLUSION
This case highlights clinical, aetiological and histopathological features of this rare finding.
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