Heterotopic Ossification of the Xiphoid Process after Abdominal Surgery for Traumatic Hemoperitoneum
- Author:
Seung Pyo HONG
1
;
Jin Bae LEE
;
Chi Hoon BAE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Xiphoid Bone; Exostoses; Traumatic Injury; Ossification; Heterotopic
- MeSH: Bone and Bones; Exostoses; Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary; Hemoperitoneum; Humans; Middle Aged; Ossification, Heterotopic; Pathology, Surgical; Xiphoid Bone
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science 2018;33(7):e62-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Heterotopic ossification of the xiphoid process is extremely rare, with only three cases previously reported. However, the surgical pathology for postoperative elongation of the xiphoid process after abdominal surgery has not yet been reported. We report a case of the postoperative elongation of the xiphoid process, 8 years after abdominal surgery for traumatic hemoperitoneum in a 53-year-old man. The patient underwent surgical excision of the elongated mass of the xiphoid process. Histopathology revealed multiple exostoses. Heterotopic ossification can occur after surgical trauma to soft or bone tissue. Surgical excision with primary closure is the treatment of choice for symptomatic heterotopic ossification.
