The present study reports the case of a 46-year-old female patient complaining of mild premenstrual pain and increase in the volume of the periumbilical region. The condition progressed with a gradual increase of the pain intensity. Ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed. Biopsy of tissue collected during exploratory laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata.
Keywords: Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata, Oral contraceptive method, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging
PDF Portuguese
Full Text in Portuguese
Full Text in English