Title: Case Report: A Rare Case of Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis with Unusual Presentation
Authors: Dr Sivatha Gopinath, Dr C Sanjeevi, Dr C.Santhosh, Dr S.Rajadirajan, Dr S.Sethurajan, Dr M.Sivakolunthu, Dr M.Adaikappan
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i3.82
Abstract
Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a rare benign disease characterised by multiple peritoneal smooth muscle nodules growing along the submesothelial tissues of the abdomino pelvic peritoneum. It is associated with increased levels of serum gonadal steroids. Almost all cases of DPL are associated with a gynaecological disorder or mass in the abdominal cavity. We present a case of DPL who manifested with chronic constipation and abdominal distension.
Keywords: Abdominal distension, chronic constipation, disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL)
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