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Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata in a Nigerian woman.
Dim, Cyril C; Akogu, Sunday P; Ezegwui, Hyginus U; Olusina, Daniel B.
Affiliation
  • Dim CC; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Nigeria.
Niger Med J ; 53(3): 172-4, 2012 Jul.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23293420
Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare condition. A 48-year-old multiparous woman was referred because of an incidental ultrasound finding suggestive of LPD. She had a 6-year past history of use of combined oral contraceptive pills. LPD was also suspected at laparotomy and confirmed by histology. She had total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo ophorectomy and infracolic omentectomy. Patient was being followed-up. LSD is a rare gynecological condition which can pose a diagnostic challenge. Removal of estrogen sources as was done for the patient is the mainstay of treatment. Patient follow-up is very important because of the risk of malignant transformation.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Niger Med J Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Country of publication: Nigeria

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Niger Med J Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Country of publication: Nigeria