leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata

leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata
abdominal smooth muscle tumors arising as small nodules scattered throughout the peritoneal surfaces, occurring exclusively in women of reproductive age and appearing very similar to low-grade leiomyosarcoma or metastatic carcinoma but usually regressing spontaneously following menopause.

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata.


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