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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2024; 12(10): 1810-1816
Published online Apr 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1810
Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis missed by a radiologist at initial diagnosis: A case report
Min Wang, Yu-Xia Wan, Jin-Wen Liao, Fei Xiong
Min Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, Changning County People’s Hospital, Yibin 644300, Sichuan Province, China
Yu-Xia Wan, Department of Gastroenterology, Qianwei People’s Hospital, Leshan 614400, Sichuan Province, China
Jin-Wen Liao, Department of Gastroenterology, The People’s Hospital of Jianyang City, Chengdu 641400, Sichuan Province, China
Fei Xiong, Department of Gastroenterology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
Co-first authors: Min Wang and Yu-Xia Wan.
Author contributions: Wang M, Wan YX, Liao JW, and Xiong F designed the research study; Wang M and Wan YX drafted the manuscript and provided the images; Liao JW and Xiong F performed the review; Wang M and Wan YX contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Fei Xiong, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 18 Huanhua North Road, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China. feiji19841984@gmail.com
Received: November 20, 2023
Peer-review started: November 20, 2023
First decision: January 17, 2024
Revised: January 31, 2024
Accepted: March 7, 2024
Article in press: March 7, 2024
Published online: April 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis (IMP) is a rare type of ischemic colitis characterized by thickening of the wall of the right hemicolon and calcification, sclerosis, and fibrosis of mesenteric veins. The diagnosis is based on typical clinical features and abdominal imaging. We report a case of IMP that was initially missed by the radiologist. Finally, IMP was diagnosed by a clinically experienced endoscopist.