Computed tomography of pancreatic implantation with malignant transformation of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata in a man

Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Aug;52(8):1954-7. doi: 10.1007/s10620-006-9458-9. Epub 2007 Apr 6.

Abstract

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata (LPD) is a rare condition in females. We report a case of pancreatic implantation with malignant transformation of LPD in a man. A 42-year-old man presented with a 16-month history of persistent pain in the right upper abdomen with dorsolumbar radiating pain and weight loss. Spiral computed tomography revealed diffuse enlargement of pancreas with multiple, miliary, micronodular, low-density lesions. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report of the pancreatic implantation of LPD and the third report of LPD in a male.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leiomyomatosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leiomyomatosis / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed*