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[Benign intraperitoneal metastatic leiomyomatosis: A case report].
Paz García1, Juan Ignacio Errázuriz2, Carlos Fernández3
1Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|April 29, 2017
Summary
Benign intraperitoneal metastatic leiomyomatosis is a rare condition where leiomyomas appear on the peritoneal surface, often after hysterectomy. This case highlights successful laparoscopic resection for mobile abdominal masses.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Benign intraperitoneal metastatic leiomyomatosis is a rare condition characterized by leiomyoma presence on the peritoneal surface.
- It most commonly affects women post-hysterectomy for uterine leiomyomas and is often asymptomatic, discovered incidentally.
- Diagnostic imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT are crucial for identifying these lesions.
