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  "abstract": "Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a rare condition in which fibroids diffusely grow in extrauterine locations. Given its low prevalence, the literature is limited, making evidence-based treatment particularly challenging, especially in premenopausal patients. This case report describes a 34-year-old nulligravid woman with a history of two prior myomectomies who presented with upper abdominal bulk symptoms. Abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed multiple mesenteric and omental masses concerning for recurrent DPL. She underwent exploratory laparotomy with removal of 13 abdominal fibroids ranging from 2 to 12 cm. Postoperatively, her symptoms improved, and she was treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog (relugolix/estradiol/ norethindrone acetate) with a favorable response and sustained remission on follow up. Our case report demonstrates the efficacy of a novel medical therapy and our scoping review highlights the importance of aggressive surgical management followed by medical therapy for the treatment of DPL in patients with future fertility desires.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA",
    "Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA",
    "Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA"
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      "name": "Samantha E Neal"
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      "name": "Hannah T Ryles"
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      "name": "Christabel Koomson"
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      "name": "Obianuju Sandra Makueke-Laveaux"
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      "name": "Laura Douglass"
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  "doi": "10.22074/ijfs.2026.2069660.1938",
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  "pmcid": "PMC13710870",
  "pmid": "42929007",
  "published": "2026-10-03",
  "publisher": "Royan Institute",
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  "title": "Treatment Approach to Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis in A Patient Desiring Future Fertility: A Case Report",
  "title_text": "Treatment Approach to Disseminated Peritoneal Leiomyomatosis in A Patient Desiring Future Fertility: A Case Report",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-31T12:21:45Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/d99wfrtvwtbe9",
  "venue": "International Journal of Fertility & Sterility",
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