Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis


D efinition An uncommon disorder marked by the presence of multiple smooth muscle tumors that are scattered throughout the peritoneum and omentum.

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a rare disorder.

  • It is most commonly seen in reproductive-age women; however, cases have been identified after menopause.

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