[Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata].
Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare, benign proliferative process characterized by multiple smooth muscle nodules throughout the peritoneum. Predominantly affects women in their reproductive years. The cause of LPD is unknown although it may be associated with high estrogen state. The clinical appearance mimics a peritoneal carcinomatosis and the radiologic findings are unspecific. So, the definitive diagnosis is histological. Treatment must be individualized depending on age, hormonal status and symptomatology. To date, less than 140 cases have been reported. We report a case of LPD in a 50-year-old woman presented as an intestinal obstruction.
Servicio de Cirurgía Generaly del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante, Alicante, España. carmennofuentes@hotmail.com
Carmen
C
Nofuentes Riera
Mario
M
Mella Laborde
Susana
S
Pérez Bru
Edelmira
E
Soliveres Soliveres
Antonio
A
Hernández Quiles
Salvador
S
García García
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D018231:Leiomyomatosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery