Open AccessLeiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata in a Nigerian woman
Author(s) -
Cyril Chukwudi Dim,
Sunday P Akogu,
Hyginus U. Ezegwui,
DB Olusina
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.104390
Subject(s) - medicine , laparotomy , omentectomy , leiomyomatosis , pill , hysterectomy , surgery , gynecology , leiomyoma , pharmacology
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.