2017
DOI: 10.15406/ogij.2017.07.00240
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Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis (DPL); A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract: Background: Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) also known as leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminate (LPD) is a rare condition described as multiple smooth muscle tumors disseminated throughout the peritoneum, omentum and pelvic structures. Since first being described in 1952, less than 150 cases have been reported in English literature. However, the incidence of DPL may be under estimation as many cases are asymptomatic. The lesions occur most commonly in women of child bearing age and may have an a… Show more

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“…Due to DPL's relatively low prevalence and macroscopic appearance in conjunction with the location of the smooth muscle cell deposits, it can easily lead to a misdiagnosis of malignancy [ 1 , 8 , 9 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to DPL's relatively low prevalence and macroscopic appearance in conjunction with the location of the smooth muscle cell deposits, it can easily lead to a misdiagnosis of malignancy [ 1 , 8 , 9 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since first described in 1952 by Wilson and Pearl, less than 150 cases of DPL have been reported in English-language literature. However, the incidence of DPL may be underestimated, because most cases are asymptomatic (4). The etiology of DPL is uncertain, and several theories have been proposed about the pathogenesis of this disease.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%