title: Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata. A report of two cases.
abstract: Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD), also known as diffuse peritoneal leiomyomatosis, is characterized by the presence of multiple, small nodules scattered over the abdominopelvic viscera and peritoneum. These nodules are composed of benign smooth muscle cells. As shown in this report of two cases, the disorder occurs mostly in women of reproductive age and rarely in postmenopausal ones. LPD is a benign condition for which conservative management is indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lashgari
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Behmaram
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D018231:Leiomyomatosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy