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Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins.
- Source :
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Journal of Surgical Case Reports . Jan2021, Vol. 2021 Issue 1, p1-3. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins (IMHMV) is caused by proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the wall of small mesenteric veins and venules with accumulation of a proteoglycan matrix leading to a non-thrombotic, non-inflammatory venous occlusion resulting in venous ischemia. IMHMV is a rare and poorly understood disease, with <20 case reports in the literature. The purpose of this report is to describe the case of a 63-year-old man who presented with this condition that resulted in colonic ischemia necessitating surgical resection. The cause of IMHMV in this patient was attributed to a Chinese herbal supplement used for degenerative osteoarthritis of the knees. A brief review of the literature is provided along with the case report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MESENTERIC veins
*HYPERPLASIA
*SMOOTH muscle
*MUSCLE cells
*SURGICAL excision
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2021
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148595606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaa453