title: Diffuse peritoneal leiomyomatosis status post laparoscopic hysterectomy with power morcellation: A case report with review of literature.
abstract: •Leiomyomatosis following laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation is reported.•Parasitic myomas grow in a benign fashion but may be fatal depending on location.•Fibroids are a contraindication for laparoscopic hysterectomy with morcellation.•Containment bags may address intraperitoneal spillage of malignant tissue.
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Radiology Dept., Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors.forename: Don
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Radiology Dept., Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors.forename: Rishi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Maheshwary
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Dept., Forbes Regional Hospital, 2570 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146, United States.
authors.forename: Cassie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tran
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Radiology Dept., Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rudkin
authors.affiliation: Diagnostic Radiology Dept., Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States.
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Treaster
keywords: Abdominal pain; Fibroids; Hysterectomy; Laparoscopy; Parasitic myomas; Power morcellation