leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata

leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata

a benign condition characterized by multiple small nodules on abdominal and pelvic peritoneum grossly mimicking disseminated ovarian cancer but with histologic characteristics of benign myoma; often associated with recent pregnancy.

lei·o·my·o·ma·to·sis per·i·to·ne·al·is dis·sem·i·na·ta

(lī'ō-mī'ō-mă-tō'sis per'i-tō-nē-ā'lis di-sem-i-nā'tă) A benign condition characterized by multiple small nodules on abdominal and pelvic peritoneum, grossly mimicking disseminated ovarian cancer but with histologic characteristics of benign myoma; often associated with recent pregnancy.