Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis
Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis
Definition
A rare, benign process that affects the peritoneal cavity and is characterized by the formation of multiple small nodules that are composed of well differentiated smooth muscle. It usually affects adults in their late reproductive years. Most patients are asymptomatic. The tumor nodules may regress spontaneously.
Also known as diffuse peritoneal leiomyomatosis, disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis, DPL, leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata, leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminate, LPD — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 5728 per MONDO
- NCIT C3958 per MONDO
- Orphanet 71274 per MONDO
- SCTID 62557001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0267785 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle tissue | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Smooth muscle | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |