Osseous metaplasia in an ulcerating tubular adenoma of the colon: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Heterotopic bone is rarely found in the gastrointestinal tract. Here we report a rare case of metaplastic ossification within a benign ulcerating adenoma and review the literature concerning the aetiology.</p> <p>Case p...

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Main Authors: White Victoria, Shaw Aidan G, Tierney Gillian M, Lund Jonathan N, Semeraro David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/130