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A rare, benign process that affects the peritoneal cavity and is characterized by the formation of multiple small nodules that are composed of well differentiated smooth muscle. It usually affects adults in their late reproductive years. Most patients are asymptomatic. The tumor nodules may regress spontaneously.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis.
46 publications have been identified in PubMed for disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (80%), Review / Meta-Analysis (9%), and Diagnostic / Biomarker (4%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 37 | 80% |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 6:57 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Research summaries
4 |
9% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 2 | 4% |
Other research | 1 | 2% |
Clinical study results | 1 | 2% |
Laboratory research | 1 | 2% |
Qin L (2026). [PMID: 42180557](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42180557/). *Front Glob Womens Health*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Tan H (2026). [PMID: 41639962](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41639962/). *The Journal of international medical research*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Wubalem SM (2026). [PMID: 41948770](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41948770/). *Clin Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Şimşek E (2026). [PMID: 41605457](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41605457/). *The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Watanabe K (2026). [PMID: 41618448](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618448/). *Journal of medical case reports*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Jo Y (2026). [PMID: 41944127](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41944127/). *Int J Med Robot*. [Other]
de Nadai Filho N (2026). [PMID: 41908555](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41908555/). *CRSLS*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hartmann A (2026). [PMID: 41746234](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41746234/). *Journal of minimally invasive gynecology*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Alzamora M (2026). [PMID: 41521001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41521001/). *Journal of minimally invasive gynecology*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Xiao C (2025). [PMID: 40685628](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40685628/). *The American journal of case reports*. [Case Report / Case Series]
AI-curated news mentioning disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis
Updated Feb 1, 2026
A new case report on disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis provides insights into this rare condition. The findings contribute to the understanding of its clinical presentation and management.