Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis.

Abstract

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata is a very rare condition characterized by the development of multiple smooth muscle-like nodules in the peritoneal cavity. It is associated with increased serum levels of gonadal steroids. The present report describes a 29-year-old patient underwent transabdominal hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo oophorectomy six years ago because of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata. After six years she referred to us again because of retroperitoneal fibroma, another rare entity, during hormone replacement therapy inspite of lack of uterus and previous castration.

• Authors: Mozhdeh Momtahan, Maryam Nemati, Akbar Safaei
• Journal: Iranian journal of medical sciences (Iran J Med Sci) Vol. 36 Issue 1 Pg. 57-9 (Mar 2011) ISSN: 0253-0716 [Print] Iran
• PMID: 23365481 (Publication Type: Case Reports)