Leiomyomatosis

Studies from Johns Hopkins University yield new data on leiomyomatosis

Published in Medical Device Business Week, September 9th, 2009

According to recent research from the United States, "Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is an uncommon, benign smooth muscle condition of the peritoneal cavity that appears clinically as a metastatic malignant neoplasm. Generally, radical surgery is not recommended This unique case involves curative radical surgery after disease progression during depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate therapy."

"In vitro assays and future implications are discussed. A 31-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and uterine leiomyomas. During exploratory laparotomy, she had gross evidence of LPD. Despite initial surgery and hormonal therapy, she had progression of disease. She...

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Source: Medical Device Business Week (2009-09-09)

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