Carbone G, Andreasi V, De Nardi P. Intra-abdominal myositis ossificans - a clinically challenging disease: A case report. World J Orthop 2023; 14(5): 362-368 [PMID: 37304193 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i5.362]
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Paola De Nardi, FASCRS, MD, Staff Physician, Surgeon, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, Milan 20132, Italy. denardi.paola@hsr.it
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Surgery
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World J Orthop. May 18, 2023; 14(5): 362-368 Published online May 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i5.362
Intra-abdominal myositis ossificans - a clinically challenging disease: A case report
Gabriele Carbone, Valentina Andreasi, Paola De Nardi
Gabriele Carbone, Valentina Andreasi, Paola De Nardi, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan 20132, Italy
Author contributions: Carbone G and De Nardi P contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Andreasi V contributed to data collection and conceptualization; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Paola De Nardi, FASCRS, MD, Staff Physician, Surgeon, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, Milan 20132, Italy. denardi.paola@hsr.it
Received: January 16, 2023 Peer-review started: January 16, 2023 First decision: January 31, 2023 Revised: February 25, 2023 Accepted: March 29, 2023 Article in press: March 29, 2023 Published online: May 18, 2023 Processing time: 122 Days and 2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Myositis ossificans (MO) is a rare condition of heterotopic bone formation within muscle or soft tissues. Intra-abdominal MO is even rarer usually arousing following abdominal surgery or trauma. Its presentation is non-specific and physical examination is usually unremarkable until the mass reaches large dimensions. Laboratory examinations are within normal limits. Computed tomography scan is essential for the diagnosis, since it can show the typical “zonal patterns” of the calcifications. Histopathology can differentiate MO from infections and malignancies. However, histology could be misinterpreted for fibromatosis or sarcoma, thus leading to improper cure. The treatment may be complex and should be based on patients’ symptoms. Most patients can be treated conservatively and surgical procedures should be reserved for selected patients since repetitive surgery promotes further and more aggressive calcifications.
