Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis with endometriosis

Mueller F, Florian Mueller, Kuehn K, Kerstin Kuehn, Neudeck H, Hermann Neudeck, H. Neudeck, Nina Siedentopf, Siedentopf N, Ulrich U, U. Ulrich, Uwe Ulrich
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2012 · vol. 19(3) , pp. 380–382 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.12.016 · PMID:22546423 · W2052961754
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This case report describes a patient with disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis, a rare condition characterized by widespread smooth muscle tumors in the abdomen, in the context of co-existing endometriosis.

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Abstract

Herein is described the case of a 41-year-old woman with disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis with distinct endometriosis. The pathogenesis of both conditions is as yet unclear; however, the 2 main hypotheses are discussed. Metaplastic origin from the secondary müllerian system has been suggested, as well as metastatic development. Inasmuch as spontaneous regression is likely, and the course of the disease can be influenced by hormonal withdrawal, operative measures could be refined to ensure the correct diagnosis and benignity.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Leiomyomatosis Peritoneal Diseases Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Leiomyomatosis Leiomyomatosis Leiomyomatosis Leiomyomatosis Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases

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