Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins-a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins (IMHMV) is a rare condition that poses a diagnostic challenge to surgeons and pathologists alike. Our aim is to describe two cases of IMHMV requiring operative intervention. The challenge going forward is accurately and systematically identifying factors from both a pathologic and clinical perspective that guide timely diagnosis and avoid unnecessary treatment.

Case description

A 37-year-old male with no significant past medical history was evaluated for a two-month history of abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea and recent bleeding per rectum. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed abnormal wall thickening with surrounding inflammatory changes and mesenteric edema involving the descending and sigmoid col

SUBMITTER: Uwah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459427 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature