Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. A case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To our knowledge, this is the first report of documented growth regression of leiomyomatosis peritonei while the patient was receiving a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. This further documents the role of gonadal steroids in the growth of this tumor.
Medical subject headings
- Leiomyoma
- Leuprolide
- Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
- Peritoneal Neoplasms