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A Case of Spontaneously Developed Retroperitoneal Parasitic Leiomyoma.
Cureus
October 2024
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nakatsu Municipal Hospital, Nakatsu, JPN.
Spontaneous retroperitoneal parasitic leiomyomas are extremely rare and are mostly located in the pelvic cavity. Herein, we present a case of a small primary parasitic leiomyoma arising in the retroperitoneum. A 46-year-old Japanese woman presented with iron deficiency anemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDisseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis: A benign condition with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Qatar Med J
September 2024
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Keffi, Nigeria.
Article Synopsis
- Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is characterized by multiple abdominal nodules that are similar to uterine fibroids and often pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- A 25-year-old woman with a history of myomectomy presented with recurrent lesions, leading to multiple surgeries, including a total abdominal hysterectomy and hormonal therapy with letrozole.
- Effective management of DPL is complex, requiring individualized approaches based on patient age, fertility desires, and the number of lesions, as it tends to recur frequently.
Peritoneal Leiomyoma in a Male Patient: A Case Report.
Cureus
August 2024
General Surgery, Merit Health Biloxi, Biloxi, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumors often found in premenopausal women, but this case presents a rare instance in a 58-year-old male who experienced abdominal pain.
- A CT scan identified multiple masses in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, leading to a laparotomy and biopsy that confirmed the presence of leiomyomas.
- The histopathological analysis showed characteristics consistent with benign leiomyomata, emphasizing the rarity of such tumors in males and their potential role in causing abdominal discomfort.
Unveiling the rarity: A case report of giant peritoneal loose body.
Radiol Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Radiology, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Peritoneal loose bodies, also referred to as peritoneal mice, are formed by torsion of epiploic appendages detaching from the large bowel, subsequently becoming loose within the peritoneal cavity. While often discovered incidentally during laparotomy or autopsy, emerging reports suggest they can manifest with diverse symptoms. Here, we present a 61-year-old patient experiencing lower abdominal pain and irritative voiding symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with a giant peritoneal loose body measuring 6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rare occurrence of unifocal peritoneal mesothelioma: a case report, literature review, and future directions.
J Gastrointest Oncol
August 2024
Surgical Oncology Program, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Background: Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive disease originating from mesothelial cells and carries a poor prognosis. Mesothelioma may arise from the pleura, pericardium, or peritoneum. Peritoneal mesothelioma (PM) usually spreads in a diffuse manner; however, a localized unifocal form of PM may occur.
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