Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	122343
DOI	10.12998/wjcc.122343
Country	China

Category	Medicine, General & Internal
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis associated with long-term herbal medicine use: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bing-Jie Li, Chun-Yan Duan, Yong-Sheng Wang, Xiao-Pu Ma and Lai-Xia Sun
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Corresponding Author	Lai-Xia Sun, Department of Preventive Health Care, Shierwei Community HealthService Center, No. 20 Mintai Avenue, Yizheng, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, Yangzhou 211400, Jiangsu Province, China. lxssewhospital@163.com
Key Words	Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis; Mesenteric venous calcification; Herbal medicine; Colonoscopy; Case report
Core Tip	Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis should be considered in patients presenting with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and a history of long-term gardenia-containing herbal medicine use. Characteristic linear mesenteric venous calcifications on computed tomography are the key diagnostic clue. Adenoma-like histological changes may occur but their malignant potential remains uncertain. Conservative management with discontinuation of implicated herbal medicine can achieve favorable outcomes in patients without severe complications. Long-term surveillance is recommended when adenoma-like changes are present.
Citation	Li BJ, Duan CY, Wang YS, Ma XP, a Sun LX. Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis associated with long-term herbal medicine use: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.122343
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Received	2026-04-17 01:32
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-17 01:33
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-23 04:56
Return for Revision	2026-04-23 04:56
Revised	2026-05-20 17:01
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-27 07:37
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-16 02:34
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-16 09:04
Articles in Press	2026-06-16 09:04
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