Abstract
Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is an exceedingly rare, usually benign condition that clinically simulates a disseminated malignancy. It occurs predominantly in women of childbearing age. Approximately 50 cases of LPD have been described in the literature with 2 cases reported to have progressed into aggressive leiomyosarcomas. Excessive hormonal stimulation appears to correlate with LPD development since it is commonly associated with pregnancy. Conservative treatment with long-term follow-up is recommended because of LPD's generally indolent clinical course. We report 5 cases of LPD with a review of the literature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 291-294 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Southern medical journal |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine