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Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata associated with endocervicosis

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare but well-documented disorder mainly found in young women. Occasionally, LPD coexists with endometriosis and/or multi-cystic mesothelioma. Endocervicosis is another uncommon condition, which was recognized as a distinct entity by Clement and You...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2009-02, Vol.122 (4), p.474-477
Main Authors: Liu, Jian-ying, Zheng, Jie, Liao, Song-lin
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Language:English
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Summary:Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare but well-documented disorder mainly found in young women. Occasionally, LPD coexists with endometriosis and/or multi-cystic mesothelioma. Endocervicosis is another uncommon condition, which was recognized as a distinct entity by Clement and Young in 1992 and has been documented involving the lymph node, pelvic peritoneum, bladder and small intestine. We described a case with a unique combination of LPD and endocervicosis.
ISSN:0366-6999
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2009.04.0022