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Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata mimicking peritoneal carcinomatosis 13 years after laparoscopic uterine myomectomy: A case report

Highlights • Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare clinical condition.• It is challenging to diagnose because its clinical features mimic other conditions.• LPD often mimics peritoneal carcinomatosis or metastatic… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare clinical condition.• It is challenging to diagnose because its clinical features mimic other conditions.• LPD often mimics peritoneal carcinomatosis or metastatic lesions.• LPD should be considered in women with disseminated intraabdominal or pelvic tumors.• A history of gynecologic surgery, if present, may offer a pointer to the diagnosis.

Keywords: leiomyomatosis peritonealis; peritonealis disseminata; peritoneal carcinomatosis

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2021

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